Pork Business
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.
The outlook for hog prices remains bearish for at least the near-term, says Jason Franken, economist at Western Illinois University. He breaks down the most recent Hogs & Pigs Report.
The direct-to-consumer meat industry is making strides, according to findings from a recent survey by ChopLocal.
Major winter storms are on the way early next week. With the possibility of blizzard conditions to flooding in the southeast, the impact on agriculture could be two-fold: good news for drought but stress to livestock.
Anyone involved in the production, processing and retailing of dairy, meat, poultry, eggs and seafood has at least one thing in common – the potential to be targeted by extreme animal rights organizations.
The Ohio Pork Congress continues its annual tradition of delivering timely, relevant and useful information for pork producers and everyone working in today’s pork industry.
Although Paul Sundberg, DVM, is always one to turn the spotlight onto others, the pork industry wants to say thank you for his years of devotion to helping pork producers and pigs thrive.
A new study confirms the difficulty in eliminating viral RNA from a contaminated feed mill post-introduction and highlights the need for continued emphasis on biosecurity for preventing pathogen entry.
Regardless if you are a resolution maker or disagree with that theory completely, the start of a new year is a great time to revisit goals for your pork operation and for yourself. Here’s a look at what readers said.
It was a challenging year for the pork industry, without a doubt. However, we’ve found some highlights over the past 12 months that the pork industry found particularly helpful in areas of production.
The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board proudly unveil the dynamic lineup for the Pork Leadership Institute’s (PLI) class of 2024.
With so many variables and unknowns facing the U.S. pork industry now, a little free advice can’t hurt. Although these economists admit you may have heard this before, here’s what they would encourage you to remember.