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Denmark’s farmers on Wednesday voiced concerns that plans to levy a carbon emission tax on farming as part of efforts to meet Denmark’s ambitious climate goals would force them to reduce production and close farms.

Were 2023 pork exports a blip – an unexpected, temporary deviation from the general trend? Courtney Knupp, National Pork Board’s vice president of international market development, says not by a long shot.

Scientists have taken a major step forward in understanding how African swine fever virus genes are controlled and expressed, helping the global pork industry advance understanding of this deadly disease of swine.

Restaurant chain’s new initiative recognizes outstanding FFA members, offers prizes and educational opportunities. Here’s how FFA members can get involved.

Exports were a shining star for the U.S. pork industry in 2023, says National Pork Board’s Courtney Knupp. And with the market dynamics at play, that means a lot to a U.S. pork producer’s bottom line.

Here’s why a coalition of poultry and livestock groups filed comments with the EPA about its proposed regulation of rodenticides to control rodents on farms.

Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek as president of its hog production operations effective Feb. 29, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith.

Adam Dohrman, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association, announced Chris Chinn from Clarence, Mo., as the recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo on Feb. 20.

Five young Missouri swine enthusiasts were named Missouri Youth Pork Ambassadors during the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo on Feb. 20.