Hog Industry News
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Nearly 300 employees are out of a job, and the company will transition the work to three other production facilities in Wisconsin and Kansas.
Award presented during the annual Friends and Family Reunion Oct. 18 in Manhattan.
New facility in Perry, Iowa, will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy and feed millions nationwide.
Several conferences and conventions will be held this summer to bring information, and health and technology updates to producers and pork industry professionals.
Experts will tackle the economic impact of the summer weight dip and how to solve it.
With $2.6 billion of U.S. pork to Mexico in 2024 and 2025 first quarter growth of 11%, it’s important to keep duty-free access available between the countries.
Alltech will gather global thought leaders and innovators for an immersive exploration of the bold ideas shaping the future of agri-food.
Merck unveils its largest economic development project in recent history, which is expected to create more than 200 full-time roles.
From a spray-on antimicrobial solution for biosecurity to new industry experts to help producers, here’s a quick look at the latest news headlines from companies in the pork industry.
Tickets are on sale now for the event sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
Make plans to attend the swine educational conference in conjunction with social events sponsored by Illinois Pork Producers in August.
JBS global CEO says the impact on JBS operations from the global tariff war have been “insignificant” so far, with a nearly 78% annual increase in net profit driven by its poultry and pork businesses in Brazil and the U.S.
The $95-million expansion includes construction and new processing equipment, and is expected to create 100 new jobs.
Pork industry veteran joined the Swine Health Information Center as grant and contract administrator on April 22.
Beef export value was the highest since June, while Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth. March exports of lamb muscle cuts were the largest in more than five years.
Cuts typically used in trimmings are helping maximize the whole carcass.
A British Veterinary Association survey found 75% of veterinarians are concerned about the negative impacts of farrowing crates on animal welfare, resulting in a recommendation to phase out crates over a 15-year period.
Updated equipment provides students with real-world learning opportunities while offering local consumers a variety of popular meat products.
What is Minnesota Pork doing to grow the next generation of leaders in the pork industry?
A new study asks a deceptively simple question: what is the best way to feed artificially reared pigs? The answer has implications not just for ag, but for biomedical research where pigs are used to study human medicine.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agriculture specialists assigned to the bridge seized a total of 112.86 kgs of chorizo, 3.81 kgs of pork sausage, 1.40 kgs of blood sausage. A $1,000 civil penalty was issued.
Eckrich sausage brand launches new campaign and Topigs Norsvin Canada has new managing director.
The court ruled the EPA’s decision was not “arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.”
John Block shares an insider’s perspective on the challenges faced by farmers and policymakers alike.
The pork buyers’ attorneys on Tuesday in a court filing asked U.S. District Judge John Tunheim in Minnesota to preliminarily approve the three new settlements in the class action.
Neogen CEO expects Kersia’s prioritization of investment and growth in the biosecurity market will benefit the business and provide sharpened strategic focus to maximize its potential for continued growth.
Publication helps producers evaluate feed uniformity and identify ingredients that may affect herd outcomes.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 25,080 head reported.
The new study, which is expected to get underway later this spring, is a twist on the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants. Researchers won’t transplant the pig liver but will attach it externally to study participants.