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Transportation woes continue to haunt Northeast shippers as trucks remain hard to come by and freight rates skyrocket because of rising fuel costs and a scarcity of drivers.
Natural hearing loss comes with age, but exposure to a loud environment -- common in agriculture -- can cause noise-induced hearing loss. Here’s what you can do to prevent it.
“I strongly believe Trump should no longer be the face of the Republican Party,” said former Representative Peter King of New York, a longtime Trump supporter.
Tyson Foods’ recently appointed Chief Financial Officer, John R. Tyson, 32, was arrested early Sunday morning as he was found intoxicated and asleep in someone else’s home.
Don’t miss the Midwest Pork Conference on Dec. 6 in Lebanon, Ind. Here’s a look at what the day will entail for pork producers and allied industry leaders.
Why are the pens full at the National Swine Resource and Research Center at the University of Missouri?
Scott Phillips isn’t your average pig farmer. While he always wanted to farm, his journey through life has been an exhilarating ride as he served as a fighter pilot before returning to the family farm in Drexel, Mo.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a Canadian packaged meats company, confirmed it was experiencing a system outage linked to a cyberscurity incident that began over the weekend.
What happens when you take a veterinarian, a business manager, a recruiter and a sow farm manager to Mexico? OK, this might sound like the start of a bad joke, but the answer is simple.
Harassment of Dr. Frank Mitloehner by journalists with an anti-animal ag agenda went about as well as a drunken tourist playing chicken with a bison in Yellowstone.
After two recent articles from New York Times and Unearthed criticize Dr. Frank Mitloehner and his team at UC Davis, the “GHGGuru” joins Agritalk to share the facts and his perspective on the media’s antics.
Increasingly the members of Congress who hold the primary responsibility of drafting the farm bill come from suburban and urban areas. They need the information and insights farmers are uniquely equipped to provide.
Sometimes the greatest lesson we can learn in life is how to not see a setback as a failure. Here’s how five FFA members are discovering challenges are never the end of the road, but rather the beginning.
The 2022 grain growing season in many areas of the U.S. provided weather stress that may have allowed for mycotoxins to be present in harvested grains. Could mycotoxins be found in your feed?
“In the last 2,500 years, every Chinese government that has fallen, has fallen over food,” says Kuehl, Armada chief economist. “They need those import markets—be it from the U.S, Canada, Brazil or Australia.”
Journalists weren’t the only ones in attendance representing Farm Journal at the National FFA Convention. This year, four Farm Journal “kids” were taking in one of agriculture’s finest events in the world.
While some farmers may specialize in one area, Ohio’s Jacob Wuebker proves it’s possible to manage a diversified grain and livestock farm and do well at it all. He was named the 2022 Star in Agricultural Placement.
Take a look at your lowest performing pigs, says meat scientist Ben Bohrer. What percentage are market gilts? Bohrer and industry consultant Chris Hodges discuss the “gilt gap” in the barn and at the processing plant.
K-State researchers say new study results can help producers manage pigs for greater profits.
Here’s a look at five meat-buying approaches and the corresponding motivations behind these purchases. Dr. Anna Dilger shares a few insights about reaching consumers in these categories.
The best Halloween costume ideas come straight from the farm. And from the looks of pictures sent in by our readers, you do, too.
We live in such a hurried world, and don’t get me wrong, I hurry with the best of them. But I never want to hurry so much that I fail to show up for others. Doug Parrett knew the importance of prioritizing people.
Friday brought mixed news for the economy. So, is the U.S. officially in a recession? K-State economists say it’s more important to watch changes in behaviors versus debating the definition of recession.
Here’s a look at five common take-aways from our PORKtober feature advocates and how their experience may help you begin sharing your story.
Here’s a rundown of recent pork industry and association happenings, including Missouri Pork, Bretanha – AMVC, and companies supporting Operation BBQ Relief.
Iowa State University’s Dr. Ken Stalder passed away unexpectedly on October 24. Ken was a mentor, colleague, collaborator and friend to many.
The Fed is selling back securities it previously bought and raising interest rates to curtail spending. Eventually, it will work out. But it will be difficult to fine tune so we don’t enter an extended recession.
Humans tend to pick up things they think they need to carry – it can be anything from a side comment from a colleague or an awful interaction with a family member to an unavoidable decision on the farm.
Matthew Turner, head of operations for JBS Live Pork, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
There’s no question National FFA Convention be a bit overwhelming at first. The sheer magnitude of the event is a lot to take in. Here are six expert tips to make the most of your week in Indianapolis.