Pork Business
Some U.S. farmers who once raised chickens for Tyson Foods to slaughter are shifting to sell eggs instead after the meatpacker closed six plants, a move that left local suppliers with limited options for work.
Not much was left in the communities of Sulphur and Holdenville, Okla., after killer tornados struck the towns located southeast of Oklahoma City. In Holdenville, two people died in the twister, including an infant.
Here’s a round-up of recent headlines from state pork associations.
College educated Arianna Martinez traveled from her home in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico to the United States in search of new opportunities.
A solid genetic foundation is crucial to addressing the complex challenges that affect sow longevity.
Convenience is a big factor when it comes to red meat consumption. USMEF staff recently met in Korea, where demand for meal kits is high, to learn more about the opportunity for U.S. producers.
He’s the guy who always asks for more. Whether it’s more work or more ways to learn, everyone who knows Chad Groves knows he never looks for shortcuts. That’s why he’ll be taking the reins as CEO of Seaboard Foods.
Cattle feeders and pork producers both saw higher cash prices for harvest-ready animals last week and margins improved accordingly. Packers continue to struggle with negative margins.
Current outbreaks of African swine fever have resulted in billions of dollars in losses across the globe, heightening the need for the eradication of wild swine populations that can transmit foreign diseases, AFBF says.
Today, people are more curious than ever about where their food comes from. How can we better tell our story and take away the mystery?
Hormel Foods Corporation announced that Jeff Grev, vice president of legislative affairs, will be retiring after a 40-year career with the company. Chad Randick will succeed Grev as vice president of legislative affairs.
Batista brothers have been elected to JBS SA board of directors.
Federal officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in nine states since late March. The public health risk is low, but is higher for those exposed to infected animals.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 8,375 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.30, down $15.88 per head from last week.
One thing economists are particularly bad at is predicting what the future holds for the economy or specific market trends. Still, economists find gainful employment making predictions. The reason? Economic resiliency.
As the pork industry adapts to changing market environments, it is critical the values published in USDA reports and used for base price determination are accurate and representative of supply and demand conditions.
Topigs Norsvin USA announces the appointment of Juan Carlos Pinilla, DVM, MS, as Director of Technical Services.
With $2.6 million in new support to fight the deadly African swine fever virus, a Kansas State University researcher is armed with new ammunition to battle one of the biggest global threats to swine production.
Over the past 40 years, ag exports have grown significantly, particularly to countries with which the U.S. has negotiated FTAs. That’s why NPPC recently submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
The livestock industry needs a comprehensive, cohesive plan to address the virus. Producers, their employees and veterinarians need clear answers and support from U.S. agricultural leadership, moving forward.
“If we step back and look at what that means for farmland, we’re taking our energy production system from highly centralized production facilities and we have to distribute it,” says David Muth.
A recent airport visit gave Chad Carr, a meat scientist at the University of Florida, a new perspective on challenges commercial food production faces with consumers.
“I can’t tell you if I can fit a metric ton of carbon equivalents in my front pocket,” says Chris Hostetler. Carbon is not visible, so data is critical to back up carbon asset claims for innovations coming to market.
Dr. Vince Malanga shares insights on the U.S. economic outlook, and what areas demand the most attention.
Cattle and hog feeders find dramatically lower feed costs compared to last year with higher live anumal sales prices. Beef packers continue to struggle with negative margins.
Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S. states where dairy cows have tested positive for H5N1 as of April 15, according to USDA.
When a solid home, tornado shelter or basement may be miles away, and you’re caught in a severe storm, keep in mind these on-farm severe weather safety tips.
In the fast-paced world of business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations, but true success lies in working on your business, not just in it.
A New Jersey woman fighting for her life received an incredible gift from a pig last month at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Kansas State University dominates the national Meat Animal Evaluation contest for the fourth year in a row.