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Major pork and dairy exporter Denmark plans to introduce a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions. This would make Denmark the first to initiate a CO2 tax on agriculture and it hopes to inspire others to follow.

New proposed USDA rule will better protect farmers, ranchers, and other covered market participants by making clearer how prohibitions on unfair practices will be enforced under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

DNA Genetics announced its recent investment in a 2,000-head commercial sow research farm, which will be home to its ongoing research to improve sow productivity and welfare.

Understanding the impact of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae on reproductive performance and retention of gilts could be very beneficial to the U.S. pork industry, says Lindsey Britton of North Carolina State University.

When it comes to motivating animal caretakers to consistently comply with biosecurity practices, a new study says you can’t stop at the training step alone.

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University Agriculture, received the 2024 R.J. Hildreth Public Policy Award for his research surrounding food policy, emerging food issues and consumer behaviors.

BBQ competition winners donate their winnings to help flood victims in NW Iowa.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 73,422 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $37.15, down $0.78 per head from last week.

During World Pork Expo, Dave Delaney with Ever.Ag talked with Chip Flory on AgriTalk about what he’s been seeing on a daily basis in the market.