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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.
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.
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.
Kiolbassa Smoked Meats is opening of a new production line that will allow the business to increase its sausage production by 50%.
What are the implications of corn and soybean planted acres on the prospects for swine feed costs the rest of this year?
The food giant won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming misleading advertising, but not before revealing what goes into its products.
Production losses from African swine fever (ASF) have eclipsed initial estimates, creating new challenges and opportunities for animal protein exporters.
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.
Looking at hog sales in October 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $99.70, up $12.61 for the week.
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.
The April 9 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report came in a little friendlier than some of the more bearish estimates INTL FCStone Financial, Inc., expected.
“This is a huge decision and one that they didn’t come about lightly. I know that many industry experts and leaders have been thinking about this for a very long time,” said Jennifer Shike in an AgDay interview with Clinton Griffiths.
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.
An African swine fever vaccine is still years away, but Homeland Security is increasing vaccine research efforts to protect the U.S. swine industry.
USDA’s FSIS condemns The Washington Post for false reporting on a critical public health issue.
Pork producers urge Congress to step up efforts to keep ASF from entering U.S. ports.
NPPC President Dave Herring optimistic about future opportunities for pork producers
Meat labeling, documentation and other technical issues still present significant obstacles to growing beef and pork exports in several South American markets.
Don’t let your eyes fool you, measure pig sludge with this handy device.
Sow farrowings continue to climb, production on the rise.
Although it may not be the April some pig farmers were hoping for, ag engineer Ted Funk offers a few suggestions to help farmers manage their manure storage this spring.
Selling more than five million market hogs each year doesn’t come without a fully staffed team on each of The Maschhoffs’ production sites. Finding, training and keeping good employees is a large part of the success story of The Maschhoffs’ fifth-generation business.
Effective June 1, Joe Stone will take over as lead of Cargill’s global agricultural supply chain. David Webster will assume the role vacated by Stone as head of Cargill’s animal nutrition business.
Will hemp lead to happier cows? It’s too early to say, says Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Smithfield Foods has agreed to locate a new distribution center in Cecil County, Md., creating 240 new jobs, according to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released new import requirements for unprocessed grains and oilseeds, as well as associated meals destined for use in livestock feed, sourced from countries that have reported an active case of African Swine Fever in domestic or wild pigs within the last five years.
Cambodia reported its first outbreak of African swine fever in backyard pigs near the Vietnam border.
Canada gathers industry leaders together for an international forum on African swine fever.
Restaurant chain’s largest fundraiser supports local agricultural education programs.
Low grain prices may be frustrating for farmers but it could be a real opportunity for end users looking to lock in feed prices.