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As winter approaches, the challenges associated with the application of manure become more pronounced. Adopting best practices that maximize nutrient utilization and safeguard our water resources is crucial.

Both dynamic and resilient, the animal protein sector is likely heading into another challenging year. However, it’s important to identify potential opportunities that could help your operation survive or even thrive.

Pig farmers needed thick skin in 2023. There is no sugar coating it – 2023 was not fun. Losses were severe and red ink forecasts remain till this coming summer. As the saying goes, with challenges comes opportunity.

A federal judge rules in favor of FSIS in a legal battle, saying, “Simply because Plaintiffs disagree...based on animal welfare concerns does not make Defendants’ adopting of the Final Rule arbitrary and capricious.”

Chinese animal feed and hog producer New Hope Liuhe plans to raise $589.13 million by selling majority stakes in two of its units, as it seeks to replenish capital after months of losses from pig farming.

The country’s top pork producers convened at the National Pork Producers Council’s annual Pork Action Group (PAG) meeting in Marco Island, Fla., on Dec. 13-15.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 8,075 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $49.60, up $3.49 per head from last week.

Sarah Beth Aubrey shares tips for effective communication and building influence before stepping into a leadership role.

Seaboard Foods donated 17,500 servings of Prairie Fresh pork to northeast Oklahoma charities including Iron Gate, John 3:16 and Sand Springs Home in response to Oklahoma Pork Council’s Give-A-Ham challenge.

Here’s a round-up of news from pork industry companies and organizations.