Hogs - General
Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding and guide wildlife management.
On a fall day in 1974, the seats in a small University of Minnesota lecture hall began to fill. The audience, while eager to learn, wasn’t made of the usual college students.
Russian pork producers are aiming to capture 10% of China’s pork import market in the coming years from a standing start, seeking to take advantage of trade tensions between the European Union and China, the world’s biggest pork consumer.
It’s 10:57 a.m. on a Tuesday and the line is backed up with about 60 fairgoers waiting to make their purchases when the Pork Patio opens at the Illinois State Fair.
Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian believes it’s important to introduce the technology in a thoughtful, comprehensive manner, so everyone has a chance to get their questions answered and concerns heard.
dsm-firmenich receives CFIA approval for a novel enzyme, fumonisin esterase, to help swine and poultry producers manage mycotoxins in feed.
Brazilian pork and poultry processor BRF SA reported a net profit in the second quarter, according to a financial statement released on Wednesday.
Under the guidance of Iowa FFA and 4-H mentors, 16 Special Olympic athletes proudly presented their pigs in the Swine Barn during the Bacon Buddies® event.
First round of annual grant funding to support 21 local FFA chapter activities and operational needs.
As more PLF products enter the market, how do producers decide what PLF technology they want to bring to their farm?
People remember what they feel. And ultimately, when you have a good memory around a product, you’re going to be more likely to buy it over and over again.
PIC has been working for years to find a solution to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome because the problem is only getting worse, says Matt Culbertson, chief operating officer at PIC.
A new Kansas City Fed report shows farm incomes continued to weaken, particularly in crop-heavy states like Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, while cattle prices provided some support.
Facility expansion will nearly double space and enable innovation and development of new pharmaceutical solutions.
The RAPP focuses on growing export markets for American farm and food products around the world.
Texas Tech student honored with 2024 Forrest Bassford Student Award.
Authority. Respect. Admiration. Street cred. Call it what you want, but when it comes to leadership in the pork industry, there is nothing like having been there and done that. It’s one of the great stories about working in animal agriculture.
Carthage Annual Swine Conference Champions Resilience and Innovation in Pork Production
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services has released a revised 2024 Japanese Encephalitis Disease Response Strategy.
The Swine Health Information Center welcomed two new board members during their meeting held on July 29-30.
Growing up on a row crow and hog farm in Indiana, Breanna Lawyer learned early that optimism goes a long way in life.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 14,525 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $46.41, up $1.70 per head from last week.
This week marked three decades on air for “AgriTalk,” the nation’s first and only radio talk show focused entirely on agriculture and rural America.
Don’t rely on your eyesight alone, experts say when it comes to evaluating cleanliness on the farm. Although visual inspection is commonly used to assess farrowing rooms after cleaning and disinfection, visual inspection is often insufficient to confirm the absence of pathogens and reduce disease transmission risk.
Tyson Foods surpassed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit, indicating that demand was rebounding for its meat products, while lower grain prices reduced costs for animal feed.
Mounting financial losses, labor shortages, persistent health challenges and growing environmental concerns are weighing heavily on pork producers. This confluence of issues has created a perfect storm that demands innovative solutions and renewed perspectives.
Discovery Barn highlighted at the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD, running from Aug. 2-10, 2024.
Managing sow health is critically important, especially considering such challenges as PRRS 1-4-4 L1C.
A new pork cut is turning heads at select Walmart stores.
Just recently a sixth pork facility was approved to export to Maylaysia. Approving beef plants has been more complicated, but USMEF continues working on the process.