Beef - General
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
Cash cattle averaged $199.48 per cwt. while lean carcass hog prices were at $81.79 per cwt., both up from last week.
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) covers losses due to specific conditions that occurred in 2024.
Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist.
With a new presidential administration set to take over leadership this month, USMEF sees opportunities with current and new trade partners.
Comment period is open for the public to review the new draft guidelines for labeling plant-based alternative foods.
The three big pathogens, E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella, have been responsible for those recalls.
Cash cattle averaged $195.68 per cwt. while lean carcass hog prices were at $81.02 per cwt., both up slightly from last week.
The ASEAN American Epicurean Table program delivers customized training and promotional programs for targeted importers and their customers.
Ralph’s Packing Company of Perkins, Okla., is recalling approximately 3,132 lb. of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
“What are you hearing out there? Are employers still hiring?” These are common questions posed to AgCareers.com.
An advocate for the livestock industry who wears many hats including teacher, coach, mentor, advisor, husband and father, Dan Shike, joins The PORK Podcast for the final episode of 2024.
Disconnecting over the holidays is crucial for long-term success and well-being.
There are challenges that come with the process, but also hidden opportunities that can help the rising generation build for the future.
Every once in a while, there is a bond that is so strong that it can only exist between exhibitor and the animal. But that bond takes time together, hours of practice and patience.
Grant funds will help enhance the American Royal’s agriculture education programs throughout 2025
Leather work gloves are often considered “consumables” due to the frequency with which they wear out or go missing on the farm. If you know how to match glove design and type of leather to the job, you can buy fewer gloves.
USMEF offers Mexico seminars to educate about equipment, target market and cooking methods.
USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
The packer/feeder margin spread grew this week in favor of the feeder at $285 per head while pork producers found positive margins of $39.77.
Scientists Assess a Tick’s Potential to Spread Disease in Southern U.S.
The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.
Hormel Foods forecast annual sales and profit below estimates on Wednesday, hurt by slowing demand for its snacking and meat products, including its Jennie-O Turkey brand.
Tyson Foods plans to permanently close a beef and pork plant in Emporia, Kan.
A free trade agreement with the U.S. that could fuel momentum for U.S. red meat in a broader region of Africa.
JBS has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria’s government for a $2.5 billion investment plan in the African country, including the building of six new factories.
The K-State livestock judging team becomes the third animal science and industry team to bring home national championship honors this year.
K-State placed high team in several categories and had four individual top 10 placers.