Hogs - General
The Ohio Expositions Commission announced that the 2021 Ohio State Fair will not be open to the public, and will instead focus on agricultural and educational competitions for exhibitors, their families and guests.
The history of wild pig hunts is filled with unusual stories, but the chase for a 750-lb. beast hiding in plain sight on a Mississippi farm ranks as a standalone account. Farming reality outshines fiction.
A livestock sale in Limestone Co., Texas turned into much more than a sale last week. Chad Walker was ambushed on the side of the road. A local hero, the livestock sale turned into an act support for the Walker family
A wave of ASF outbreaks this year has wiped out at least 20% of the breeding herd in northern China, industry sources said, exceeding expected losses and raising fears about the potential impact in the south.
Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.
As USDA Vilsack prepares to testify before the House Ag Committee Thursday on the state of black farmers in the U.S., he is highlighting disparities in coronavirus aid payments to minority and disadvantaged farmers.
Attempting to use the legislative process to make things more difficult for animal agriculture is far from a new tactic for animal rights activist organizations, but things seem to be heating up in this area.
Why don’t we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here’s what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.
Extension launches an online platform for exchange of carbon sources needed by livestock producers hit hard by COVID-19.
Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) said he will not support an extreme climate agenda that fails to consider that rural Americans will have to shoulder the burden of it.
Pepperoni is to pizza what peanut butter is to jelly, or at least four in five Americans say so. On National Pi Day, many people will once again celebrate by making and eating the most enjoyed and desired pie – pizza.
Demand for protein of all kinds soared, but bacon outpaced it all.
Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.
How do we grow pork consumption? Mohan Sawhney, a professor at Northwestern University, shares a lesson he learned from Facebook and Google: Build a toothbrush.
U.S. beef and pork exports began 2021 lower than year-ago, yet the USMEF remains optimistic as the retail meat demand remains strong and the expectation is that foodservice will rebound in more regions.
There are many reasons why consumers prefer purchasing meat online. One Denver, Colo., resident says he wants to know that his purchase directly supports family farmers in a much more direct and intentional way.
Winning the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award is humbling, says 2021 winner Don Nikodim. In his eyes, he’s just doing what he’s supposed to do. Nikodim was honored during the recent National Pork Industry Forum.
The pork bologna was discovered under the seats and floorboard of a vehicle upon inspection at the border crossing from Mexico.
75% of Pulse respondents say they strongly disapprove of the job done by President Joe Biden so far.
Social media was buzzing with stories, memories and highlights from current and past FFA members last week about what FFA means to them. Here’s what our readers had to say.
During USDA’s 97th Agricultural Outlook Forum, USDA chief economist Seth Meyer provided insight into what the livestock and poultry sectors can expect in 2021.
No one wants to waste food, especially pork, but how do you know when it’s been in the refrigerator too long? Janeal Yancey, a meat scientist at the University of Arkansas, weighs in on meat color and food safety.
The USDA and FDA have sent out a reminder to trust current science and guidelines from official sources.
Tyson Foods announced additional incentives for frontline workers to receive vaccinations for COVID-19, including compensation for workers vaccinated outside of their normal shift or through an external source.
If you notice something is not right on the farm or you see evidence of a break-in, it’s time to activate your plan to protect your farm.
Just like marketing their pigs, or planting and harvesting their field crops, soil and water conservation efforts are part of the yearly plan that Mike and Michelle Ehlers of Marathon put together.
Everyone knows pigs are smart, but this takes smart to a new level. Four pigs learned how to manipulate a joystick in order to control a cursor on a computer monitor, Purdue University researchers report.
Trade seems to be taking a back seat in Washington. From COVID-19 recovery to a focus on climate, other issues are taking priority in the new White House. That’s not stopping ag groups from pushing for key trade deals.
Some people share cool facts about pigs or a picture of themselves holding a newborn piglet to celebrate National Pig Day on March 1. But Pennsylvania pig farmer Chris Hoffman may be kissing a pig.
A new report suggests investments and partnerships in agriculture could help reduce U.S. GHG emissions by two-thirds by encouraging widespread adoption of climate-smart practices on farms and ranches.