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“In the last 2,500 years, every Chinese government that has fallen, has fallen over food,” says Kuehl, Armada chief economist. “They need those import markets—be it from the U.S, Canada, Brazil or Australia.”

When it comes to herd health challenges, it’s easy to feel like making reactive decisions is your only option—but there is another way.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will disseminate $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to address SARS-CoV-2 in animals and advance the nation’s ability to protect animal and human health.

Journalists weren’t the only ones in attendance representing Farm Journal at the National FFA Convention. This year, four Farm Journal “kids” were taking in one of agriculture’s finest events in the world.

While some farmers may specialize in one area, Ohio’s Jacob Wuebker proves it’s possible to manage a diversified grain and livestock farm and do well at it all. He was named the 2022 Star in Agricultural Placement.

Take a look at your lowest performing pigs, says meat scientist Ben Bohrer. What percentage are market gilts? Bohrer and industry consultant Chris Hodges discuss the “gilt gap” in the barn and at the processing plant.