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Swine fever drives people to seek other forms of meat protein and farmers may even be starting to slaughter their own dairy cows.

Undercover video shot last winter shows abuse at calf raising facility.

As rain pushes corn planting season back yet again, farmers may be better off sticking with poor stands than replanting, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold.

Adisseo, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and Berg + Schmidt announce new hires and promotions.

ASF is pushing up the price of pork. McDonald’s is forecasting that U.S. commodity costs will increase by 2% to 3% in 2019.

A look at some of the newest products hitting the shelves for pork producers.

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror says recent trade developments with Japan, Mexico and Canada, are very important breakthroughs for the U.S. red meat industry.

African swine fever seen cutting China’s hog output 20-30% which is helping Australian beef sales surge 66% and Brazil’s jump 14% in 2019.

As domestic meat prices climb and the U.S. exports more pork to protein-hungry countries, could the alternative protein industry gain ground in a world with a growing appetite for all things protein?

Tyson Foods and the state of Utah have announced plans for the meat packer to bring a new $300 million further processing plant for beef and pork to the Salt Lake City-area.

Low grain prices may be frustrating for farmers but it could be a real opportunity for end users looking to lock in feed prices.

Restaurant chain’s largest fundraiser supports local agricultural education programs.

Canada gathers industry leaders together for an international forum on African swine fever.

Farm leaders should assess their current employee bench to to be ready for future industry shifts.

Meat costs are finally going up, and that’s weighing on a dining industry that’s already reeling from rising minimum wages.

To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the U.S. Grains Council have updated their biosecurity protocols to ensure a safe pork supply.

New research from University of Illinois meat scientists proves cooking pork to the new USDA standard of 145 degrees Fahrenheit can improve taste, juiciness and tenderness.  

Chinese pig slaughterhouses are required to conduct self-checks monitored by veterinarians to slow the spread of African swine fever.

More than 400 pigs and 30 cattle were killed in a devastating fire at a Wellesley Township farm in Canada on Monday.

As African swine fever spreads throughout Cambodia, China imposes a ban on all pork and pork products from Cambodia.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., and Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) have formed a joint venture called Monarch Bioenergy to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) on Smithfield’s hog farms in Missouri.

The National Pork Producers Council comments on EU’s proposal for a regulation on veterinary medical products.

AgDay's Clinton Griffiths talks with Brian Splitt of AgMarket.net about the hog market and the dynamics at play right now.

A king-sized candy bar. A few more zeros in your bank account. A truck with more horsepower. Bigger is always better. But is that true when it comes to the size of pigs? 

National Junior Swine Association's secretary, Adrian Austin, says turning her focus to FFA in high school was a pivotal decision in her life, opening the doors to greater involvement in the pork industry.

Meat processor says that ‘time was right to exit its investment’ and it will test its own protein alternatives.

China's largest pig and poultry producer, Wens Foodstuff Group, recorded a loss for the first quarter of 2019.

African swine fever has now spread to all parts of China.

Showing pigs is giving Adrian Austin the platform to stretch for her dream career: lobbying for agriculture on Capitol Hill. 

Some Canadian pork shipments to China have been delayed by exporters using outdated forms to certify that the cargo meets Chinese requirements.

New technology not only protects against airborne disease transmission, but could lower operations and maintenance costs on pig farms.

Pork Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest. Meet John Eggert, chief development officer for Topigs Norsvin.

African swine fever has now been confirmed in all 31 mainland provinces of China.

OPC’s Bacon Vending Machine took top honors in the Best New and Unusual Tactic category of the Pollie Awards.

Washington County, Iowa is a large pork producing state. Any disruption like the risk of African Swine Fever on U.S. soil would be a crisis for producers and their communities. AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben has the story from Washington County, Iowa.

Kiolbassa Smoked Meats is opening of a new production line that will allow the business to increase its sausage production by 50%.

Preliminary results show statistically significant correlation between PCV3 and the clinical sign of fetal death as well as histological lesions of myocarditis, vasculitis of the heart, and vasculitis of the spleen.

County and state fairs will be in full swing very soon, giving 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to show off another year of hard work. In addition to catching up with friends and competing in the show ring, fairs allow us to connect and engage with the general public.

Easter dinner might cost a little bit more this year. It’s not just the candy. Ham, the prize of the dinnerplate, is also on the uptick, thanks to a surge of demand from China and other export markets.

New research contradicts medical science and raises questions about brain activity after death.

The U.S. is well positioned to help fill any additional need that China has for pork, said Joe Schuele, U.S. Meat Export Federation, “but we’d be in a lot better position if we weren’t facing a tariff that’s five times higher than everybody else.”

Is progress being made to create a vaccine bank to protect agriculture from foreign animal diseases? Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council, gives an update on the progress.

China is allowing large-scale pig operations to test for African swine fever in an attempt to detect the deadly virus sooner.

Four veterinarians offer tips to safeguard U.S. hog farms from African swine fever. 

Trade talks between the U.S. and Japan are taking place Monday and Tuesday in Washington with the U.S. hoping to strike a “quick” deal on agriculture.

Looking at hog sales in October 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $99.70, up $12.61 for the week.

Analyzing final harvest data, hog manure can be a viable sidedressing option for farmers in tough application situations, according to Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota Extension specialist.

Production losses from African swine fever (ASF) have eclipsed initial estimates, creating new challenges and opportunities for animal protein exporters.  

The food giant won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming misleading advertising, but not before revealing what goes into its products.

Close says 70 percent of the pork imports into China are currently coming from the European Union. That plays a major role in the ASF story. AgDay Betsy Jibben talks with Don Close of Rabo Agri Finance.