Hog Production
The University of Missouri is tapping into a tradition that was lost for nearly a decade. Bring back the Livestock Judging Team is no easy feat, but a revival being pushed with a passion.
A Missouri judge has placed a restraining order on Senate Bill 391 that prevents counties from imposing stricter regulations on large livestock farms than the state regulations.
Why is so much of the political and social capital of rural America is spent saving the ‘family farm’ if the whole of rural America’s economic system and landscape is changing?
2018 was a record-breaking year for U.S. exports to the Philippines, with pork exports up 23% in volume and beef exports up 39%.
Twenty-six nuisance cases have been filed by residents in North Carolina against Murphy-Brown/Smithfield Foods. What are the cases about? What about the Right to Farm Act? Could this happen in my state?
On September 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) unveiled its five-year action plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.
News outlets reporting China proposed to buy roughly $70 billion worth of U.S. ag and energy products if the US lifts its tariffs. However, some in the administration say the number is flawed.
The bill has provisions that will lift an underwriting limit on revenue insurance products for livestock and reduce the cost of the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers.
The USDA on Tuesday announced they’ve extended the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Aid Program to September 11.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday named Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his running mate.
Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’ Lakes recently shared her thoughts on food production moving forward.
By knowing what risks are the greatest for your farm, you can properly mitigate them.
Trump’s efforts on behalf of farmers is clear and warrants their support this November, says Sam Clovis, a member of the organization and also a former White House ag advisor and advisor to President Trump.
The coronavirus outbreak has forced slowdowns and temporary closures of meat packing plants across the country. This interactive map will be updated as information becomes available.
Bill Owen and his son, Bob, were named the 2019 Master Seedstock Award winners by the Iowa Purebred Swine Council during the Iowa Pork Congress held recently in Des Moines.
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.
Travel the country. Meet farmers from other states. Develop your leadership skills. Sound interesting? Consider applying for the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy or the Illinois Future Leaders Class of 2020-2021.
Restaurants in China look for alternatives as pork, the country’s most popular meat, becomes unaffordable.
K-State economist has released publication taking a look at impact of MCOOL.
North Carolina pork producers are battening down the hatches in preparation for Dorian.
Here are six emergency preparedness recommendations from North Carolina state officials.
The emotional toll of farming today is weighing on many livestock producers and farmers.
Farmweld, makers of pig technology and equipment, held a groundbreaking ceremony this week for state-of-the-art offices it’s building to continue to attract “the best and the brightest” employees to the company.
Appeals court clears way for large hog farm in SE Minnesota
The World Organization for Animal Health passed a resolution regarding African swine fever, recognizing the need for collaborative preparedness, prevention, detection and control measures.
Dave Klocke is always thinking ahead when it comes to his family and their future in the pork business.
Do you need a refresher on how to read pigs’ ear notches using the Universal Ear Notching System, or a way to teach the system to others?
The Trump administration will lift the 25% tariff on steel and the 10% duty on aluminum imports imposed last year on Canada and Mexico. The 20% retaliatory tariff Mexico has on U.S. pork cost producers $12 per animal.
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