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Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.

Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has released a new study that takes a dissects the interactions between farmers and ag professionals.

Makana Therapeutics scientists have discovered that pigs contain a fourth gene that when inactivated will greatly reduce the risk of organ rejection in a human recipient.

As the soybean crush continues to expand, and soybean meal is predicted to be more available, consider how to best formulate antinutritional compounds innate to soy products in pig diets, Iowa State University advises.

This strategic leadership change comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to growth and excellence in the pork industry, the company said.

Importers learned about the attributes of U.S. beef and pork, new techniques for processing and safeguards in the industry.

Hormel Foods cut its annual sales forecast, hurt by lower commodity prices and a production disruption at its Planters brand manufacturing facility in Virginia.

Jim Rothermich of Iowa Appraisal joins the Top Producer podcast to share what he’s tracking in farmland auctions.

As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application.