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Iowa counties with organized and active local pork groups were recognized at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress for their efforts in 2021 to grow membership and increase local activities.

Four new members of the Minnesota Pork Board of Directors were elected to represent the state’s 3,000 pig farming families.

Due to the recent outbreak of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic, Purdue University researchers have developed an online tool to help farmers prevent the deadly disease of pigs that has no cure at this time.

The 2022 World Pork Expo announces its date and opportunities for producers to network, attend educational seminars and visit the world’s largest pork trade show.

China pushing for self sufficiency

From farrowing practices to waste management, swine producers are tasked with educating and demonstrating the most sustainable farrow-to-finish practices that provide wholesome pork on consumers’ plates.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., consumers faced unknown territory in the meat industry that raised questions of resiliency. Since then, consumers have helped drive changes to the pork industry with their dollar.

With so many capable leaders working to grow pork export opportunities, it could be tempting to sit back and let them do what they do while pig farmers do what they do. But here’s why they need pig farmers’ help.

Live hog prices have increased substantially since the beginning of the calendar year. Kent Bang of Compeer Financial takes a look at what’s driving these market moves.

Multiple trade agreements aided in reaching unprecedented levels of red meat exports for 2021. USMEF Economist Erin Borror weighed in on the recent report during the Weekly USMEF Audio Report.