Pork
More than 130 red meat buyers from 21 countries across Central and South America and the Caribbean gathered in San Jose, Costa Rica, for the U.S. Meat Export Federation Latin American Product Showcase.
While U.S. pork and beef exports have achieved impressive volumes in 2021, port congestion and other shipping obstacles continue to frustrate exporters.
Officials in Iowa recently approved incentives for Tyson Foods to assist the company with renovations on the kill floor of its pork plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa.
South Dakota State University Extension invites beginning meat processors and backyard butchers to learn new skills associated with the harvest, fabrication and processing of pigs.
JBS says it seeks opportunities for acquisitions and expansion, but two U.S. senators are calling on the U.S. Treasury Secretary to open an investigation into the Brazilian meatpacker.
In an effort to help employers protect workers from COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued updated guidance for meat industry workers, among others.
A 250-pound 4-H pig sold for $17,500 at the Monroe County Fair in Ottawa Lake, Mich., on Aug. 6. This pig wasn’t just any pig – it was the pig of 18-year-old Madison Lee, who was killed in a car accident on Aug. 1.
Mexico is allowing a Smithfield Foods’ hog plant in North Carolina, the world’s biggest, to resume shipments of pork products after blocking them two months ago over quality concerns, according to the USDA.
U.S. red meat exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Dean Meyer depends on red meat exports in more ways than one. On his farm near Rock Rapids, Iowa, he grows corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs. A new study backs up why red meat exports help corn and soybean farmers.
Freezing pork is the most common method for storing pork over a long period of time. Although it seems simple, meat scientist Janeal Yancey gets tons of questions about how to freeze pork right. Here are a few tips.
Although the U.S. restaurant industry has shown remarkable resiliency, a new study from The NPD Group says they still have a long road ahead to get back to pre-pandemic levels.
Two class action law firms said they reached a $20-million settlement with JBS USA regarding a pork price-fixing case with indirect buyers.
Pork processors were nixed in their bid to stay a lower court’s decision that killed part of a USDA rule that let plants operate without line-speed limits, reports Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer.
Large numbers of pigs are dying from ASF in China’s top hog-producing province, say farmers and analysts, raising concerns it could spread further across the south and slow China’s pork production recovery.
Smithfield’s chief administrative officer says the company denied liability in agreeing to settle, and believes its conduct was always lawful.
The Biden administration has until the end of August to file an appeal on the ruling enforcing the slower speeds.
An average family of four loses nearly $1,500 to uneaten food each year, according to USDA research. Wasted food is wasted money.
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.
The pork cutout value hit a new record loss, dropping almost $13 on Tuesday. The primal belly was down more than $59, and primal rib dropping more than $16. Pork futures also dropped again on Wednesday.
Iowans’ favorite pork dish is the breaded pork tenderloin. Reward yourself for traveling the state and sampling these sandwiches at 10 of 14 designated locations on the newest version of the Iowa Tenderloin Trail.
As part of its Hometown Strong program, JBS USA says it will invest additional funds to work with local leaders to build new homes and establish revolving funds to stimulate housing construction.
With the COVID-19 pandemic sparking a nationwide ‘Buy Local’ campaign in Mexico, the USMEF found a creative way to appeal to consumers’ desire to support local agriculture.
A federal district court ruling striking down faster harvest facility inspection speeds allowed by the USDA’s New Swine Inspection System will go into effect on June 30. NPPC seeks waivers for the impacted plants.
Lawmakers urge the Biden Administration to pursue all legal actions in a recent U.S. district court case that will slow swine inspection line speeds resulting in serious financial harm to U.S. pig farmers.
Is California prepared for a pork shortage to hit on Jan. 1? With nearly 99.8% of pork consumed in California coming from out of state, experts say Proposition 12’s impact will be far greater than many realize.
As June 29 approaches – the date a federal judge’s ruling is set to go into effect striking down harvest facility line speeds under the USDA’s NSIS – the industry is bracing for a loss of 2.5% in plant capacity.
A federal district court ruling, if left unchallenged, will result in a 2.5% loss in pork packing plant capacity nationwide and over $80 million in reduced income for small U.S. hog farmers, says economist Dermot Hayes.
After a two-year hiatus, World Pork Expo has returned to Des Moines, Iowa for its 33rd annual event.
To preserve industry competition, NPPC is calling for a longer stay of the court order or waivers allowing pork plants impacted by a federal district court ruling to continue operating as is until a solution is reached.