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How one Minnesota pig farmer uses data to ease consumer fears and questions.
For many, 2021 will not just be remembered as another year we battled COVID-19. It will also be remembered as the year African swine fever found its way back into the Western Hemisphere.
The National Pork Board announced an additional $15 million investment of Pork Checkoff funds in the Swine Health Information Center, extending funding for the center through 2027.
No one will argue that the pressures pig farmers face when it comes to environmental stewardship of air, soil and water are going to continue to increase. That’s why National Pork Board is offering a new program.
A new study provides critical insights on how U.S. pork can differentiate itself in the global export market. What are international customers really looking for?
One of the best parts of working in the pork industry is getting treated to some of the best recipes around the country featuring Real Pork, says Kylee Deniz of the Oklahoma Pork Council. She shares her favorites.
When it comes to celebrating Real Pork, one of the best ways to do it is alongside family and friends. Chad Forbis and his son, Jude, of Des Pere, Mo., share how they’ve perfected the infamous Bisquick sausage balls.
Here’s the second of a four-part series on Farm Journal’s PORK readers’ favorite recipes using Real Pork in celebration of Pork Month, including Honey Garlic Pork Chops and Pig Feet in Green Salsa.
The recipes rolled in for our PORKtober Real Pork recipe contest this month, proving there are so many delicious ways to serve pork as part of a balanced and nutritious diet. Here are some of our favorites.
Calling all foodies, chefs, cooks, culinarians and more. There’s no better way to celebrate PORK Month than to get busy preparing, cooking and serving amazing pork dishes for those you love. Don’t miss our contest!
In July, Farm Journal’s PORK Editor Jennifer Shike moderated a Pork Checkoff webinar with Eric Stonestreet. Here’s a snippet from their conversation about pigs, acting and mythbusting.
Economist Scott Brown said he’ll be the first to admit he had a lot of scratches on his paper after the announcement of the Sept. 1 Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report. Three economists share their forecasts.
USDA’s Sept. 1 Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report contained a very bullish surprise. Four leading economists weigh in on what the report says about the future of the U.S. pork market.
With less than 2% of the population involved in production ag, it’s no wonder there’s a disconnect. Here’s why the Pork Checkoff set out to find a partner to bridge the gap and address misconceptions in pig farming.
Consumer spending is hitting record numbers in the first two quarters of 2021, and although economic growth may be slowing, it is still occurring. Columnist Kent Bang sheds light on what to expect in the pork markets.
Prices for popular fresh pork items recently hit record levels. The National Pork Board says low inventory, sky-high foodservice demand and labor issues are fueling prices for grill-ready items this summer.
Last June, the pork industry looked much different. Although it was a stressful time, the incredible resiliency of pork producers was evident. Bill Even and Neil Dierks share six things top of mind a year later.
One of the few silver linings to COVID-19 is consumers realized or remembered how much they love pork.
Who would you hire to tell pork’s story – a Kansas State farm boy who grew up raising and showing pigs or an Emmy-winning actor in Los Angeles?
Ground pork is still trending, and experts say it’s ready for liftoff. With a $51-billion refrigerated ground meat category, building demand for this versatile and tasty product may be key to increasing pork sales.
High feed prices. The ongoing global spread of African swine fever. Trade challenges. There certainly is no shortage of potential supply-chain disrupters for the pork industry in a post-COVID-19 world.
There’s no question the pandemic has changed the way consumers shop, cook and eat. And reflecting on the past year, Kiersten Hafer of One Mind, says, “It’s safe to say when the going gets tough, the tough eat meat.”
Easter 2021 will likely be an indicator again of how people consume and behave during the winter holiday. As vaccines roll out, restrictions ease and families travel more, what shift will we see in buying behavior?
Agricultural economists shared their forecasted prices for the next several quarters following the March 25 announcement of the March 1 Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.
What does it look like to walk 413 million steps or 7.5 times around the Earth? That’s the mind-blowing number of steps participants took during the first Fresh Start Wellness Challenge.
Growing pork demand and building trust are not mutually exclusive. Gene Noem, National Pork Board vice president, says growing demand works hand in hand with building trust. He previews what’s ahead for the Pork Board.
It’s easy to identify the price of something, but it takes work to understand the value. Gene Noem says that couldn’t be more applicable to the $15-million investment made to fund the Swine Health Information Center.
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.
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.
Regardless of whether you sell 100,000 markets hogs a year or have a barn with two show pigs, Jan Archer, a N.C. pig farmer, says we all share an obligation to take care of each other. And that starts with biosecurity.