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Grant funds will help enhance the American Royal’s agriculture education programs throughout 2025
Speakers will address critical topics including profitability in swine production, pork demand, grain and soybean meal markets, and day-to-day decisions made inside the farm gate.
Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill next year, says Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council.
Leather work gloves are often considered “consumables” due to the frequency with which they wear out or go missing on the farm. If you know how to match glove design and type of leather to the job, you can buy fewer gloves.
It’s time for 2025 predictions. The past two years have been challenging for most producers as the market has offered few times to lock in profits.
USMEF offers Mexico seminars to educate about equipment, target market and cooking methods.
Of all the lessons Fredrik Sandberg has learned over the past 14 years in his career, one stands out more than the rest.
A coalition of 268 agricultural and business organizations asked dockworkers and port operators on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to return to the bargaining table to hammer out a new labor agreement.
Agricultural groups said over the weekend they do not support year-end spending package sans economic aid for ag producers.
The Swine Health Information Center announced renewed funding for the Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report including the addition of Escherichia coli monitoring.
USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
The global meat industry continues to change and 2024 was no different than years past. A new competitor is upping the game for the red meat market.
Why are these big names drawing attention, sparking excitement and inspiring others to step up this holiday season?
A bullish outlook on the U.S. pork market means it’s time to take advantage of opportunities that come your way, says Erin Borror with the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
The packer/feeder margin spread grew this week in favor of the feeder at $285 per head while pork producers found positive margins of $39.77.
Damage estimated between $95 billion and $110 billion. Farmers in South Georgia were assessing the damage to the state’s $1 billion cotton crop and $400 million pecan crop now in harvest season.
Recent expansion of JEV into new geographic regions of Australia warrants close investigation to prevent a potential JEV incursion into the U.S., SHIC reports.
There’s just something about women stepping up to encourage each other to achieve professional success.
The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.
Scott Dee, a retired veterinarian with Pipestone, has thought about PRRS more than most people throughout his lifetime. Here’s what he’s learned and what he sees in the future.
Research collaboration creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.
Qvest LLC has been ordered to pay $171,919 in penalties after federal investigators found the sanitation contractor employed 11 children at a Sioux City pork processing plant.
“AI isn’t coming, it’s already here,” Ben Allen, chief executive officer of BinSentry, said at the Midwest Pork Conference.
A veterinarian, a pork producer and a Prop 12 certifying agent share Prop 12 lessons learned this year.
Hot topics discussed at the Midwest Pork Conference range from PRRS to artificial intelligence. Here are a few takeaways.
Tyson Foods plans to permanently close a beef and pork plant in Emporia, Kan.
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed strict movement controls on a commercial rural Otago egg farm, after testing confirmed a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza in chickens.
Five outstanding Iowa girls’ high school volleyball players were awarded with Top Producer awards following the Iowa Girls State Volleyball Tournament.
A free trade agreement with the U.S. that could fuel momentum for U.S. red meat in a broader region of Africa.