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Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for farmers and small business owners. Here’s an explanation of several options that might work for you.
This discovery represents a significant step forward for the global lab-grown meat market — which is estimated to grow by between $5 and $30 billion by 2030.
If the U.S. consumer is to truly reimagine pork, some fairly significant changes may be required over time, says CoBank’s Earnest. Despite the challenges associated with broadening pork’s appeal with domestic consumers, he says the industry is in a strong position.
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A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The interruption was short-lived after a federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling.
A new feature in AgView is opening doors for greater efficiencies and opportunities to keep business moving. Here’s a look at how swine production health plans created in AgView can be powerful tools for decisionmakers in an outbreak scenario.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
Finding solutions to trade challenges were a significant part of discussions during last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
New facility in Perry, Iowa, will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy and feed millions nationwide.
Several conferences and conventions will be held this summer to bring information, and health and technology updates to producers and pork industry professionals.
The Intercontinental Congress of Pork Producers attracts global players in the pork industry and provides a showcase for innovations, access to key decision makers, and an opportunity to make strategic connections.
Modern building replaces one built more than five decades ago. Researchers say it will help them study the best ways to manage nursery pigs.
The start of June could bring high heat and drier weather, which is a stark contrast from the forecast for the last week of May.
Experts will tackle the economic impact of the summer weight dip and how to solve it.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 8,298 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $80.32, up $0.27 per head from last week.
USDA says funding increase will ensure American-produced meat and poultry can make it to market and onto the tables of families across the country.
The case was relisted or marked “Distributed for Conference” on May 15 and again on May 22.
Serving in the U.S. Army taught Scott Hays the value of courage and seeking to better understand people. This has guided his 35-year career raising pigs and leading others. Learn why friends and family say he is as genuine as it gets.
CFTC says expanding trading hours would ensure markets remain vibrant, while commercial hedgers and commodity brokers who work with farmers say it will fuel volatility and won’t make the markets stronger.
Filling the nation’s protein gap is critical, National Pork Producers Council president Duane Stateler says, especially for those focused on food insecurity and improving the health of our nation.
During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.
Pork producers’ wins included in House-passed reconciliation bill provide hope for farmers during uncertain times.
Working to confront mental health challenges in agricultural communities and the associated stigma, Rural Minds provides support through information and resources.
Expect a rebalancing of global pork trade, modest supply growth and ongoing volatility in 2025, experts say in RaboResearch’s Global Pork Quarterly report.
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
Who will you cheer on at the first “meat-up” of all six Wienermobiles in over a decade?
Being stuck is a normal situation people find themselves in. To get unstuck, Kacee Bohle suggests it starts by taking take a 360-degree evaluation of your reality.
With $2.6 billion of U.S. pork to Mexico in 2024 and 2025 first quarter growth of 11%, it’s important to keep duty-free access available between the countries.
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