Pork Business
Pork producers across the country continue to voice their concerns over how California’s Proposition 12 could negatively impact family farms and are looking to Congress for a solution.
Smithfield Foods’ Tar Heel, N.C., pork-processing facility received special recognition for its commitment to exceed compliance with environmental regulations and maintain a high standard of environmental excellence.
Across the U.S., numerous pork products are being showcased in convenience stores, driving demand for high-quality pork and encouraging consumers to purchase pork more frequently. Here’s a peek.
Celebrating a shared passion for agriculture, 13 students from eight states met at The Maschhoffs in Carlyle, Ill., for its 6th Annual Leadership Experience Externship.
Winter storms across the country have resulted in significant pork and beef supply disruptions in terms of livestock moving to processing plants as well as beef and pork moving to population centers.
Are You Ready For the Polar Plunge? Some Areas Could See Temperatures Plummet to Negative 40 Degrees
From 40 degrees above zero earlier this week in parts of the Great Plains to now forecasts for temps to fall 40 degrees below zero, ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says the frigid conditions will be dangerous for livestock.
USDA’s final look at crop production for 2023 caught the commodity markets by surprise. The agency increased the final yield estimates for both corn and soybeans, and as a result, prices plummeted on Friday.
China’s customs on Friday lifted a five-year ban on pig and pork products from Belgium that was implemented because of an outbreak of African swine fever in 2018.
“Lean and healthy” isn’t just a label on packaged pork in the meat case at your grocery store — right now, it sort of describes the U.S. swine industry.
PRRS has been holding the pork industry hostage for far too long. A new study shows improvements in swine herd biosecurity can reduce the incidence risk of PRRS.
November exports of U.S. pork reached the highest value since mid-2021 while U.S. beef exports slowed in November, recording the third lowest value of 2023.
In October 2023, Arkansas became the first state to ban foreign-owned farmland. More states look to adopt similar laws, but one policy expert says the issue is rooted in politics and warns of unintended consequences.
With a slogan of “raised, not sourced,” Tim Haer had a wild idea to differentiate their business: create a vending machine to sell meat produced on their family’s farm, an idea he says that’s been wildly successful.
There’s no question the Swine Health Information Center got a lot done in 2023, and plans are underway to make 2024 even more productive. Here’s an inside look with SHIC executive director Megan Niederwerder.
Antimicrobial resistance is not a new concern, but it’s a concern that continues to grow, reports the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Kansas State University leaders aim to help swine producers ‘persevere’ through industry’s challenges.
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of two of Iowa’s trespass laws on Jan. 8. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says this is a win for both Iowans and the country. Here’s why.
Mexico recently issued a decree extending zero-duty treatment of certain food imports – including pork, beef and poultry – from all eligible suppliers through the end of 2024. What does this mean for the U.S.?
Ever.Ag announces its recent acquisition of PrairiE Systems and what this means for their business in the future.
AgriTalk has extended an invitation to all the 2024 presidential hopefuls to join Host Chip Flory and answer five standard questions about what they would focus on once in office.
From improved telehealth services to reimagined small-town hospitals, the National Rural Health Association is working to help folks in farm country tap into more and better medical care options.
Wearing a different hat every day, it would take 319 years to get through Scott Legried’s collection.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 79,986 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $32.06, down $2.88 per head from last week.
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service announces more than $203 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand export markets via the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development program.
Brazil is seeing a sudden shift in weather with heavy rains now forecasted over the next two weeks. While it will bring relief to drought areas, it could cause harvest delays and issues planting the safrinha corn crop.
The 2024 Top Producer Summit will feature industry-leading speakers on finance, innovative management practices, human resources, technology and succession planning.
Mark Faust shares objectives in seven key areas that can intensify your operation’s vision, divergence and focus.
Sometimes we have no choice but to sit in the hard for a while. That is a difficult thing to wrestle with, says PORK editor Jennifer Shike. She’s still convinced there is good reason to have hope in the pork industry.
Rena Striegel’s workshop at the upcoming Top Producer Summit will leave attendees with four main takeaways.
Megan Niederwerder, DVM, took over the reins as executive director of the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) on Jan. 1, while Lisa Becton, DVM, began her tenure with SHIC as associate director.