Hogs - General
Center for Environment and Welfare research says 60% of state voters want a legislative fix to Prop 12 to bring down prices.
Not only is the Ornithodoros turicata tick a potential vector of the ASF virus, but it also carries human relapsing fever, a severe bacterial infection.
SHIC, FFAR and Pork Checkoff award $2.1 million to projects driving action for emerging disease prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response for the U.S. swine industry.
It’s not about PR stunts — this is about building bridges between rural communities and decision-makers, says Cheryl Day, Ohio Pork Council executive vice president.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to review pork and beef trade barriers.
The Farmers First Act is designed to expand and improve behavioral health services in rural communities and connect those in times of crisis with trained medical professionals to receive the personalized care that they need.
Very low non-farm unemployment rates can make finding hog farm employees more challenging.
“You can’t take your foot off the pedal,” says Justine Smith of the University of Georgia. The explosive wild pig problem is escalating, and the public’s help is needed in reporting feral swine sightings.
Kids aren’t the only one learning valuable life lessons at stock shows – parents do, too. Veteran show mom Emily Spray gets real about comparison, navigating disappointment and keeping the big things big.
This critical role represents the interests of America’s farmers and ranchers and the U.S. government in trade talks with foreign nations by working to reduce trade barriers, opening new markets, and eliminating unfair trade practices.
Fairs provide an invaluable time to engage with the public about agriculture. But watch out for detractors attempting to sway public opinion and protest these events.
Will pork’s winning taste and flavor win over the most fairgoer votes for the People’s Choice Best New Food in 2025?
New Google data reveals which states crave hot dogs the most.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveils 5-point plan to bolster USDA’s efforts to combat foodborne illness.
The Department of Commerce issued an antidumping duty order with the termination, resulting in duties of 17.09% on most Mexican tomato imports.
A new study reveals the importance of considering social behavior in animal management.
Don’t forget the lessons of harder days to make sure your risk management strategies to protect against potential future losses are solid.
If doing good by our animals is the goal, shouldn’t we strive to do more of it? These may sound like philosophical musings, but they reflect the mindset of much of today’s voting public.
Isabelle Doherty released Bye-Bye Buddy, a book about the sensitive subject of saying goodbye to your show animals, at an in-person event at the Team Purebred National Junior Show.
Is the swine industry investing enough into the next generation of kids who simply love pigs?
A recent study analyzed over 70 discontinued McDonald’s items, ranging from the McPizza to the Hula Burger.
Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says this is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years.
Our barns will need managers. Our companies will need innovators. Our industry will need leaders. And they’re out there – right now – waiting for someone to believe in them.
Burnout shows up when people are over extended, misaligned and are trying to carry all the things all the time without any support, even while doing work they love.
Courtney Case says her first priority is caring for the sows, but building a positive culture for her team is a close second. Here’s how it’s helped change one sow farm.
Are you taking advantage of the SDRS data and information available to make better decisions for the health and profitability of your operation?
It is unlikely that my daughters will become Division I athletes or win a national swine show. However, my wife and I aim to raise winners both on and off the field and in and outside the ring.
The legislation fully funds measures and programs that help prevent, prepare for, and respond to foreign animal diseases.
Identifying the flesh-eating parasite, which actually isn’t a worm, is key to keeping it out of the U.S. Recognizing a problem in an animal might come down to seeing a larval infestation in unusual circumstances.