Pork Business
The research suggests offering the high-quality protein has broad acceptability and alignment with current dietary guidance.
By including pork products in their meal and snack choices, college students can more easily and economically add protein to their diet.
Tongue tips are an easy sample to collect, says the Swine Health Information Center. New research proves it could be a helpful tool in your sow herd.
Oftentimes the best thing we can do is take the time to listen. People don’t need your advice; they need your attention.
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JBS global CEO says the impact on JBS operations from the global tariff war have been “insignificant” so far, with a nearly 78% annual increase in net profit driven by its poultry and pork businesses in Brazil and the U.S.
NCBA applauds Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ aggressive efforts to suspend Mexican cattle, horse and bison imports, saying Mexico’s corruption and mismanagement has caused the pest to spread closer to the U.S.
Record-breaking heat hit areas of the U.S. this week with snow in the forecast for the weekend. As the disparity of moisture plays out, Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass says he’s still concerned about the risk of drought.
The global feed survey data estimates world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons. What does this mean for the year ahead?
NPPC President Duane Stateler says it’s just as critical – if not more – that the House Agriculture Committee keeps its promise to take action on a solution to the many problems triggered by California Proposition 12.
Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip to NPPC’s Fall Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C.
U.S. pork exported to China will still face a minimum total tariff rate of 57%. Previously, U.S. pork was tariffed at 172%, which makes it impossible for U.S. pork producers to compete in that market.
The $95-million expansion includes construction and new processing equipment, and is expected to create 100 new jobs.
Environmental samples can help evaluate the level of biosecurity on a farm. A group of Kansas State University scientists evaluated the effect of freeze–thaw cycles and storage at 4°C and room temperature on ASF virus DNA detection in environmental samples.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 12,000 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.28, down $0.01 per head from last week.
Protecting people, pigs and the planet remains at the heart of the Spronk family’s multifaceted farming enterprise.
Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.
The deal decreases U.K.’s ethanol tariff from 19% to 0%, creates an opportunity for cattle ranchers to export millions more and opens a $100 million market with free access for rice farmers, says Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture.
USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says he is hopeful pork is not only part of the agreement, but that non-tarriff issues would be addressed as well in the new U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal.
How do you remain calm and composed under the pressures in Washington, D.C., today? NPPC’s Maria C. Zieba says her passion for the people she represents is what makes it possible to keep going despite the challenges that come her way.
Six livestock industry leaders pay tribute to the mothers who inspired a passion for livestock and agriculture in their lives.
Pork industry veteran joined the Swine Health Information Center as grant and contract administrator on April 22.
Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth. March exports of lamb muscle cuts were the largest in more than five years.
Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing, says the markets faded the news as the realization set in that no major breakthroughs in the trade talks are expected and a long term trade deal with China could take quite some time.
Cuts typically used in trimmings are helping maximize the whole carcass.
Illinois pig farmers produce over 6 billion slices of bacon annually. Illinois legislators say that’s a major reason to celebrate and designate May 7 as Illinois Bacon Day.
As trade negotiations continue with China and Mexico, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom and Illinois pig farmer Chad Leman share their perspectives on what’s ahead for pork and beef producers.
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During mental health awareness month, it’s important to pay attention to others and watch for signs of stress.
Disease biosecurity is just one area swine producers should avoid becoming fatigued about heading into summer. Just because summer heat is around the corner, don’t be fooled into thinking your winter infection worries are gone.