Environmental Resource Management
President Biden took executive action on Jan. 27 to tackle the climate crisis both at home and abroad. The National Pork Producers Council responds.
The pork industry has had a tremendous number of innovations over the years, said Joe Connor, DVM. He highlights innovation the pork industry is experiencing now or will see in the future in this two-part series.
As the agriculture industry seeks more sustainable solutions and ingredients, a new technology is on the market to help feed manufacturers and producers globally measure and lower the carbon footprint of their feed.
As the animal protein industry continues to find innovative ways to decrease the carbon footprint of animal products, a new resource guide may help move those efforts forward.
Check out the new NPPC campaign that’s turning heads and bringing to light how U.S. pork producers protect the environment.
EPA Administrator-designate Michael Regan hosted a virtual roundtable with members of the Ag CEO Council and staff, composed of leaders of some of the largest agriculture and farm organizations in the U.S.
The 2021 PorkBridge and SowBridge educational series will begin in February. They provide relevant and timely distance education to swine producers and industry professionals across the U.S. and around the world.
Pigs will no longer be allowed to fly inside the cabin on U.S. airlines as emotional support animals under a new rule from the Department of Transportation. Neither will peacocks or alligators or monkeys.
The surge of COVID-19 cases across the country is hitting rural hospitals especially hard. Many aren’t equipped to handle critical patients. Now some hospitals are unable to send patients to urban hospitals for care.
If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.
For Al Wulfekuhle, the best part of being a pig farmer is the never-ending challenge to improve. He shares some of his thoughts on the future and his role in serving the pork industry.
No two days are ever the same – which can be good and bad, laughs Heather Hill, a pig farmer from Greenfield, Ind.
Consumers used to want farmers to be local, healthy or safe, but a new word is topping the chart this year, according to a new global study by Cargill. In a word, consumers want farmers to be sustainable.
Six consumers shared their meat purchasing habits, including how much price, taste, appearance, animal welfare, antibiotics and labeling claims matter during the opening session of the Animal Ag Alliance’s Summit.
According to the poll, conducted May 29, 80% of the producers approve of the president’s performance.
One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.
Iowa State University researchers have shown that carbon-rich biochar could be used to mitigate many odors and potentially toxic volatile organic compounds emitted from swine manure.
Residents in Louisiana spent the weekend cleaning up from yet another hurricane. Sanderson Farms sheds light on lessons they’ve learned when it comes to weathering storms and how it’s changed their business.
The list of stressors in farming is broad and deep. How can you stay positive in the face of so many challenges? David Kohl shares some time-tested advice.
In trying times, America’s hog farmers #FarmOn. Show your spirit and celebrate Pork Week with us.
Goal setting can pay dividends in employee engagement.
North Carolina farmers will be watching how the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit listens to, discusses and decides the first nuisance case against Murphy-Brown, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods.
Nearly 50 companies introduced “something new” in the New Product Showcase at the Iowa Pork Congress on Wednesday.
When it comes to mental health information, a new study shows farmers want to receive information face-to-face from their innermost circle.
AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths shares an update on this week’s top headlines.
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear a case between the state and environmental groups questioning whether enough is being done to keep farm pollutants and hog manure out of the rivers that provide Iowa’s drinking water.
After conducting water testing, Crutchfield Sows detected issues with bacterial contamination and mineral levels that were above recommended limits. Here’s what they learned.
While you can’t prevent natural disasters, a little preparation can go along way in coping with the stress.
Lower income continues to strain working capital and more farms are becoming highly leveraged.
The future of pork depends on developing a younger workforce.