Hogs - General
Brazil’s position as an inexpensive supplier of pork, driven by comparatively low labor and feed costs, has allowed Brazil to rapidly expand market opportunities.
The listing is aimed at deepening the company’s globalization strategy, but the plan is pending regulatory approval.
A familiar name in the U.S. pork industry was among the appointees selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA to ensure the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers and producers remain a top priority.
In the lawsuit, Compeer Financial claims that because of what it calls “the long-running fraud” perpetrated by the defendant companies, they cannot be trusted to operate their businesses and protect their assets.
Though the outcome is not what anyone wanted, Towana Looney knows a lot was learned from her 130 days with a pig kidney. She hopes this can help and inspire others in their journey to overcoming kidney disease.
The Philippines remains the main destination for Brazilian exports, but Mexico, a recently opened market, was shipped 4,600 tons in March.
The dynamics of the industry suggest that a firm pork cutout and tempered feed costs provide ample support for growth, says CoBank’s Brian Earnest.
As generations become further removed from the farm, the need for people who can educate and inspire future livestock leaders has never been greater. Dan Hoge shares his secrets to reach the next generation.
How does adding soybean byproducts back into meal affect nursey pigs?
Practices remain inconsistent and less rigorously enforced at wean-to-harvest sites, where gaps in biosecurity persist, experts say. As a result, the risk of pathogen introduction is heightened.
Authorities say it cannot be ruled out at this time that the virus was not of natural origin, and the country may be dealing with an artificially engineered virus.
No matter the succession strategy, all producers have one similar goal: minimize or eliminate estate tax burden.
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Researchers suggest this technology has the potential to improve vaccine compliance, biosecurity and overall animal welfare in commercial swine operations.
February pork exports totaled 241,179 metric tons (mt), down 4% from the large year-ago volume, while value fell 2% to $671.5 million.
Non-tariff barriers, which also include food safety regulations, are “orders of magnitude” more important than tariff rates.
Entrants are judged on entrepreneurial originality, financial and business progress and industry or community leadership.
Safe handling of manure should always be a top priority for producers to keep people and pigs safe.
How is the U.S. pork industry reacting to China slapping an additional 34% tariff on U.S. pork exports?
Pork producers say they’ve had enough with endemic diseases like PRRS, PED and influenza that continue to decrease profitability in U.S. swine operations.
China accounted for 14% of total U.S. beef export volume last year and 15% of export value as well as 15% of total U.S. pork export volume and 13% of export value, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Research shows a new way to improve piglet performance, move more pigs out the door, and potentially reduce the economic burden of health challenges.
There are always revisions to the survey information, but the March 1 report illustrates how potential problems can occur when taking USDA surveys at face value, says economist John Nalivka.
Under the previous strategic plan, NARMS sought to expand its One Health approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and the shared environment.
After serving the National Pork Board for nearly nine years, Bill Even plans to return to his family’s South Dakota farming operation.
Hungary reported its first case in more than 50 years of the disease on a cattle farm early last month.
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim mostly rejected efforts by leading pork processors to knock out the allegations before any trial.
There’s no question the U.S. public likes meat. That’s critical to purchasing decisions, says K-State’s Glynn Tonsor. But the reality is consumers must have the financial ability to pay for it.
Despite some small surprises in the report, the outlook remains positive for hog producers in 2025. Here’s why.
Keep unwanted visitors out by buttoning up your biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases and pathogens.