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USDA's quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was slightly bearish.  Mike Minor, with Professional Ag Marketing, has analysis.  

In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives. 

U.S. beef, pork and lamb producers are working on expanding red meat exports in Latin America based on the success they've had in Mexico and Columbia after signing trade agreements.

As an Iowa pork producer, Trish Cook realizes she is fortunate to have many opportunities to talk with peers at events nearby. But for Cook, one reason she attends national events is to grow her circle even wider.

Demand concerns have been intensifying with the spike in Covid numbers in China.  That’s been sending a negative tone across the energy sector, equities and portions of the ag markets. 

"There are 20 or 25 countries that want shelf space in Japan, but what differentiates U.S. meat from meat around the world is that it's safe, reliable and tasty," says Dean Meyer, USMEF chair-elect and Iowa farmer.

Grains close mixed with a big rally in soybeans pulling up corn, while wheat ended lower after the WASDE.  Cattle were mixed, hogs set back.  Michelle Rook gets analysis with Darren Frye of Water Street Solutions. 

House and Senate Ag Committee members have a tough job ahead of them writing the 2023 farm bill. They’ll have to balance Republican plans to cut federal spending with desires from farm groups.

When the late Kendal Thompson walked into a room, everyone took notice. It was hard to miss his 6’9” frame, but it was even harder to miss his heart for people, says Mike Hemann, CEO and president of DPI Global.

Grains ended mixed still trying to determine crop size after weekend rains and ahead of crop ratings. Livestock were strong with new contract highs in October lean hogs.

President Biden says he has not made a decision yet on whether to lift some of the $370 billion of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports by the Trump Administration.

Wednesday's Quarterly USDA Hogs and Pigs Report confirmed continued contraction of the U.S. swine herd.

Will lean hog futures retest their March 31 contract highs?

U.S. pork industry is putting on a full court press to prevent Foreign Animal Diseases, like African Swine Fever.

Several factors have shrunk the U.S. swine herd and slowed expansion.

A new pork plant is planned for South Dakota that could be up and operational by 2025.

IN-DEPTH MARKET ANALYSIS: Wednesday was a risk-off day in the agricultural commodity markets. 

What would it look like for suicide to be a topic we don’t avert our eyes to? I think it starts with understanding and a willingness to break the stigma.

Something I never thought I would do: judge a llama show. Here's why getting a little uncomfortable was just what I needed.

It wasn’t an easy path – nor was it a straight path, says Merck Animal Health’s Rika Jolie. When she packed up and left her entire world behind in Belgium to follow her dream to study in the U.S., it was a risk.

What makes the pork industry’s sustainability goals different from others?

COVID-19 staffing issues at pork processing facilities and trucking challenges have limited slaughter numbers. John Payne, author of Swine Times, shared his view on the market with AgDay TV’s host Clinton Griffiths. 

USDA’s January supply and demand report is calling for lower pork exports. The agency is cutting pork exports by 405 million pounds, AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths reports. 

Rural communities are likely to see an outbreak of the COVID-19 variant omicron later than big cities but Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the pandemic will eventually end.

How can farms automate more processes to free up labor so employees can focus on other areas of production? Second-year Ph.D. student Zack Peppmeier is studying ways to develop and apply technology.

Plant-based dishes are getting a lot of attention on the menu at the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021. But experts say U.S. livestock producers don’t need to be worried.

Students from across the country gathered in Indianapolis for the 94th-annual National FFA Convention on Oct. 27-30. But this year's convention held even more special meaning than usual.

Pork is already taking bigger bites out of budgets, reports AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths, and now a new California law is about to make bringing home the bacon even more expensive.

For Lori Stevermer, her why in life is simple. It all goes back to ag. Over the years her role has changed from a salesperson to marketing manager, but her why hasn’t. She opens up about her career.

The pandemic and the shortage of food animal veterinarians have catapulted the concept of telemedicine forward. As ASF inches closer to the U.S., experts say telemedicine could become even more useful. Here's why.

The Biden administration is considering a proposal that could allow some pork plants to slaughter pigs more quickly if they boost staffing, after a U.S. court struck down a rule that removed line speed limits.

Bacon prices are the highest they’ve been in 40 years. The latest Hogs and Pigs report shows some contraction. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins AgDay TV to discuss what's ahead for the pork market.

Bacon prices have skyrocketed to record levels, and market analysts say they might not go down anytime soon. 

Possible tax changes on the table in Washington are causing angst in agriculture. Secretary Vilsack says the proposed changes won't impact 98% of family farms, but another analysis contradicts those claims.

Chip Flory is joined by USDA Secretary Vilsack to discuss who is affected by stepped-up basis and why he thinks agricultural America should be in support of it.

The U.S. is continuing to take steps to keep African swine fever out of the country. USDA recently announced that it has approved blood swabs and spots as official African swine fever (ASF) testing tissues.

The American Farm Bureau says average cost for 10 people is less than $6 per person.

The latest Sterling Profit Tracker shows farrow-to-finish operations are seeing $91 per head profits. It is an improvement of nearly $148 from a year ago, when producers were losing more than $57 per head.

After a two-year hiatus, World Pork Expo has returned to Des Moines, Iowa for its 33rd annual event.

I’ve been keeping a secret. I was offered an exclusive interview with the pork industry's new celebrity mythbuster. No name. No details. My response? An enthusiastic “yes.” Here's what I learned.

A federal district court ruling, if left unchallenged, will result in a 2.5% loss in pork packing plant capacity nationwide and over $80 million in reduced income for small U.S. hog farmers, says economist Dermot Hayes.

Lawsonia is a cunning enemy because of how it attacks the pig. Although knowledge has evolved greatly since Lawsonia was first identified, many questions remain about how it causes disease and infects cells.

Skyrocketing pork prices, a shortage of packing plant workers and flat domestic consumption are all contributing to a multitude of dynamics in the pork market. John Payne shared his view on the market with AgDay TV. 

The chicken wing shortage is ruffling a few feathers, reports AgDay host Clinton Griffiths. Restaurants are reporting a shortage of chicken wings, specifically bone-in varieties. Can pig wings fill the void?

Each year, several thousand dogs enter the U.S. for resale or adoption. In a recent Hogs on the Hill article, NPPC chief veterinarian Liz Wagstrom wrote that it’s time to sound the alarm on importing rescue dogs.

A shocker. A game-changer. A surprise. In USDA’s March 1 Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report, analysts agree this very bullish report changes the outlook perspective.

Farmers and ranchers have more time to sign up for the Paycheck Protection Program. The Senate passed legislation to extend the deadline from March 31 to May 31.

How do we grow pork consumption? Mohan Sawhney, a professor at Northwestern University, shares a lesson he learned from Facebook and Google: Build a toothbrush. 

A virtual FFA community can only fill the gap so far. I am grateful FFA has found solutions during the pandemic, but I believe the things FFA members have missed drive home the reasons why FFA is so important today.

Matt Johnson of the activist group Direct Action Everywhere was charged with trespassing in May.