Environmental Resource Management
New studies show U.S. pork will need to differentiate itself beyond being a low-cost supplier if it wants to continue to grow its export market share in an increasingly competitive global pork market.
Although the swine industry isn’t chasing bandits and horse thieves, some allude to it feeling like living in the Wild Wild West when it comes to carbon credits and carbon markets.
Dutch animal feed maker ForFarmers plans to use food waste and alternative raw materials to develop new feeds to meet consumer demand for more sustainable agricultural practices.
PIC and the National Pork Board are teaming up to develop a framework that will help demonstrate the valuable role genetics play in creating a more sustainable protein supply.
Ask a room of people to define sustainability and instantly people will fidget and squirm. Nobody wants to go first because there isn’t a universal definition, which is concerning given the attention it receives.
NPPC backs Congressman Frank Lucas’ (OK-03) proposed legislation that would exclude agriculture from the SEC’s climate disclosure rulemaking that proposed new climate disclosure requirements.
Have You Looked into NRCS Program Funding? New Opportunities Available in the Reconciliation Package
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into action on Tuesday, triggering a stream of funds to ag, including conservation. USDA penned a press release to break down its plans for roughly $60 billion in new funds.
Using tools, such as a Life Cycle Assessment and the Wean-to-Finish Pork Sustainability Calculator, provide producers data to make better informed decisions on the farm.
In a world of competition, there is value in U.S. agriculture producers finding ways to work together in search for separate, yet common goals.
Being an advocate for your employees is one of the best things you can do as a sow farm manager because it pays off in their work and in their mental health, says Danielle Voelkel of New Fashion Pork.
This year’s drought conditions across parts of the Corn Belt set the table for combine and equipment fires. Here are some things I’ve learned too late about machinery fires.
What started off as a normal day on the farm for 13-year-old Kaden Wall on Nov. 3, 2020, ended in tragedy when Kaden’s life was taken too soon as a result of a freak farm accident.
The House of Representatives on March 18 passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a 247-174 vote.
A new report shows over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten. Not only does this waste resources used to produce food, but it also creates a myriad of environmental impacts, EPA said.
In early April, President Biden—ahead of EPA—formally announced the suspension of a federal rule that prohibits the sale of E15 blended biofuels during summer months in hopes of alleviating rising pump prices.
North Dakota pig farmer Todd Erickson says he takes enormous pride working in a sustainable industry. He shares his perspective on the future and his role in serving the pork industry.
People want purpose. They no longer want to work for just a paycheck. If that’s true, how do you make your farm an irresistible place to work?
When Edward Seed, now vice president of global sales and marketing for Pharmgate, began knocking on doors about 10 years ago with a new product no one had heard of, he wasn’t sure what doors would actually open.
President-Elect Joe Biden nominated Michael Regan, North Carolina’s top environmental regulator, as the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Here’s the pork industry response.
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, said on Wednesday it has medical capabilities at U.S. facilities and is actively preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to employees.
Pork producers are among the food and agriculture worker segment encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine because they play a critical role in food security. Here are eight things you need to know about the vaccine.
Looking for a fresh start this year? The Pork Checkoff invites you to the Fresh Start Wellness Challenge and the opportunity to win free groceries for a year.
How can computational models impact the swine industry by improving prediction/selection accuracy? Junjie Han, a PhD student at Michigan State University, weighs in on his latest research.
How can integrating technology improve swine production by reducing pre-wean mortality and reducing energy usage? Ben Smith, a PhD student at Iowa State University opens up about his career path and research.
On Wednesday, USDA shared its plan to deploy 119 qualified personnel across several states to assist in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
A quick look at some of the quotable moments from veterinarians and swine industry leaders at the 2021 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) annual meeting.
U.S. Representatives reintroduced legislation to create a workforce solution for U.S. agriculture by providing stability, predictability and fairness to one of the most important sectors of our economy.
Staffing, competition, culture and flexibility were important considerations for ag organizations in 2020. The pandemic impacted almost all aspects of daily work life. Here’s a look at AgCareers.com’s latest report.
It’s never just a barn. Maybe that’s why we empathize when we hear stories of farmers losing barns and livestock to fire. On March 26, the Limbach family lost their show barn and pigs to a devastating fire.
Expanding market access to Vietnam, visa reform to address a livestock agriculture labor shortage and foreign animal disease prevention are the focus of NPPC’s Legislative Action Conference this week.