Pork Business
The Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging team continues to break records by winning its 23rd national championship at the NAILE Senior Collegiate Livestock Contest.
Livestock judging changed the direction of Dale Hummel and Ryan Rash’s lives, opening up opportunities they never saw coming. They share 5 tips on how to score better in the reasons room.
Cash cattle traders were jolted by a steep price decline last week that erased much of the profit on cattle sent to market. Pork margins remain red.
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. U.S. Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) says Congress cannot ignore the mental health crisis in America anymore.
It’s all about education in the classroom, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra told Agritalk host Chip Flory. Last week, Feenstra, alongside U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, introduced the Future FARMER Act.
A recent American Veterinary Medical Association study found less than 4% of veterinarians nationwide predominantly practice production animal medicine. Here’s what Iowa State University is doing to help change that.
“The public doesn’t realize what these animals are capable of,” says wildlife trapper James Dean. “Unfortunately, you’re going to see more and more reports of people getting hurt in wild pig encounters.”
“Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart.” When things start to get off track and go wrong, it can be super frustrating.
JBS SA, the Brazil-based meat behemoth, is braced for tough times as low cattle availability squeezes beef margins in the U.S., its main market, and management works to return pork business margins to more stable levels.
An extension of the current farm bill is now a reality. House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders were able to extend the current legislation as a possible government shutdown looms.
In September, U.S. pork exports experienced a slight decline compared to the previous year but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Two new decision tool spreadsheets are now available to help producers analyze cost of mortality.
Australian researchers are teaming up with U.S. company MBF Therapeutics to evaluate an African swine fever vaccine candidate.
Scott Hays will step into the role of executive director of the Missouri Pork Association following the retirement of Don Nikodim, who has led the organization for 40 years.
The debate over immigration continues to be an issue in Washington. However, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows economists are still skeptical it’s enough for Congress to act on immigration reform.
Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern U.S., according to new research.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 75,109 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $25.48, up $0.79 per head from last week.
In August, two U.S. surgical teams announced successful experimental kidney transplant from transgenic pigs into brain-dead human recipients. Jim Lowe, DVM, is on the team on Makana’s KidneyX Prize Competition Award.
The National Pork Board’s flagship certification programs have been confirmed to be compliant with ISO Technical Specification 34700, recognizing pig farmers’ commitment to the highest level of care and well-being.
It’s not easy to be an award-winning FFA advisor, but Riley Hintzsche of Streator Township High School in Illinois, makes it look that way. Here’s one of his secrets and how that’s making an impact on the pork industry.
Wild hog populations are continuing to spread and move north in the U.S. As one of the most destructive invasive animal species in the U.S., the significant increase in the wild hog population is a great concern.
The Last Acre Act would help expand high-speed internet access across eligible farmland, ranchland and farm sites. At least 15% of farms and ranches have no access to the internet today.
Innovation is sometimes a producer’s choice, and sometimes it’s a necessity precipitated by government or practices imposed by customers. Either way, there are essential components of your farm you should review.
Hong Kong authorities on Thursday ordered the culling of around 5,600 pigs in a herd after the African swine fever (ASF) virus was discovered at a local pig farm.
With the expectation of a short beef supply in 2024, pork has an opportunity to pick up some of the share of retail sales. But, pork needs to find a way to hold on to these shares in the long term.
Although foreign animal disease may be more likely to enter the country with the animals themselves, feed – including soybeans and corn – also raise concern in the livestock industry. Here are three ways to lessen risk.
Swine practitioners consider many factors when implementing antibiotic regimens. DVM student Sarah Lutz says duration of therapy is also important. She studied how quickly Excede (CCFA) goes to work after a single dose.
The Canadian Pork Council says it’s critical that the government makes Bill C-234 law quickly. Here’s why Canadian pork producers are behind this legislation.
Rep. Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, continues to express optimism about passing a new farm bill in December in the House of Representatives. But he says an extension of the current farm bill is needed.
Cattle feeding margins decline even as fed steers trade steady to higher for the week. Packer margins erode on weaker wholesale beef prices. Pork producer margins improve but remain underwater.