Hogs - General
The 2022 Annual Meat Conference (AMC) to be held in February, hosted by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and The Food Industry Association (FMI) has been cancelled.
History was made on Jan. 7 when a 57-year-old Maryland man with deadly heart disease received a heart from a genetically modified pig.
Despite rising inflation and supply chain disruptions, American consumers continued to purchase meat products at an astounding rate, led by ground beef sales in 2021 that reached $11.3 billion.
The USDA’s December Hogs and Pigs report places the Dec. 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 74.2 million head, down about 1% from last quarter and 4% lower than the same time last year.
U.S. beef and pork exports continued on record pace through November, with beef exports on pace to exceed $10 billion for the first time. Pork exports are on pace to exceed last year’s $7.7 billion record.
How One Family is Breaking the Mold to Carve Out New Path to Process Meat Without White House’s Help
Less than 8 months ago, the Hertzogs opened a meat processing facility without any help from investors or federal funds. The family is finding success through breaking the mold and busting through traditional barriers.
With less people living on farms and ranches and understanding where food comes from, Farm Bureau provides agriculturally accurate resources to urban elementary school.
We’re recapping 2021’s most important issues though a look back at the covers of Farm Journal’s PORK magazine.
During the next Farm Country Update on Jan. 19, three industry experts will discuss the topics and issues they think pork producers will face in the year ahead. Here’s how to register for free.
In a video address to U.S. pork producers, Bill Even, National Pork Board CEO, shared the organization’s priorities for 2022.
The Biden Administration unveiled a new, four-pronged action plan to aid independent meat processors, strengthen the Packers & Stockyards Act, and issue new “Product of USA” labeling rules.
Joe Kerns of Partners for Production Agriculture will address the U.S. global meat and pork outlook at Kansas State University’s 2022 Swine Profitability Conference. Here’s a preview of what to expect.
How one Minnesota pig farmer uses data to ease consumer fears and questions.
John Phipps shares his annual Christmas message, celebrating the season of hope while also providing reminders on how to embrace those subtle messages this holiday season.
Jerry Lageson bought a piece of property along Interstate 35 south of Faribault, Minn. in 1976. And today, the tree is a sight to see as American Countryside’s Andrew McCrea shares this Christmas weekend.
Farm Journal teams up each year for “Christmas in the Country.” This year, the special shares lights, laughter and love, as the team travels across the country to find Christmas stories that bring comfort and joy.
John Phipps has been busy making handmade gifts in his workshop. During U.S. Farm Report this week, he gives viewers a peek at his workshop, as well as the gifts he’s crafted over the years.
Machinery Pete shares festive tractors displays this year. From tractors lit up with a plethora of lights, to a Santa taking the tractor reigns, tractor owners share their best displays this holiday season.
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., doing business as Margherita Meats, Inc., is recalling approximately 10,990 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni products that may be adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
Animal activist groups went full Grinch-mode this week, calling for the end of “animal gifting” programs such as Heifer International and ‘Hatching Hope’ that work to support impoverished people. Because, well, Humbug!
As gasoline prices climbed this year, is it policy or other factors that fueled the rise? John Phipps covers the topic in U.S. Farm Report’s Customer Support.
From increased input prices, to a dimmer outlook on corn export demand, analysts say there are a multitude of factors driving the outlook into the new year. Analysts weigh in on their price picture projections for 2022.
Four economists weigh in on the 2022 pork outlook and share their advice for pig farmers heading into the new year.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 9,150 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.25, up $2.51 per head from last week.
A mistrial has been declared by a federal judge in Denver overseeing the trial of 10 current and former chicken company executives charged with price-fixing and bid-rigging.
The 2022 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 26-27 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This event is North America’s largest winter swine trade show and conference. Here’s a preview.
USDA just announced their Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program to help producers who sold pigs on the spot market in 2020. Paul Neiffer goes over the details.
Kent Bang, director of swine lending at Compeer Financial, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
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