Sustainability
If pork producers are not willing to show up for the hard conversations, they’ll be left out of the equation, says Maddie Hokanson. She shares how she took the opportunity to help change the narrative about animal agriculture.
You might be surprised that one of the greatest desires people have before they die doesn’t involve money, fame or achievement. But it does require intentionality, sacrifice and hard work.
A new study delves into two amino acids that acted like a natural boost for piglets’ gut, helping them handle weaning stress, stay healthy, and grow more efficiently.
An updated report shows how U.S. animal agriculture supports global planetary health goals.
Agriculture is complex, and the AgLaunch farmer network helps early-stage startups get traction
An Indianapolis-based agricultural cooperative has found a new way to recruit its next generation of employees.
Here’s a look at news headlines in the pork industry.
Technology overhaul, staffing upgrades at the local level and program tweaks aim to improve service for 23,000 farmers.
Top of the list: Reforming the FSA loan program, regulatory action to disincentivize federal funding for solar panels on productive farmland and expanding permitting of unused or underused federal land for long-term leases.
The global feed survey data estimates world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons. What does this mean for the year ahead?
Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.
How will more precise measurements and data give consumers and the supply chain what they want? Experts say it’s time for a new approach.
The ongoing threat of animal rights extremism is a national security concern, says Karen Meidenbauer, DVM. Here’s a look at the big topics discussed during the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit.
FDA’s approval of PIC’s gene-editing technology marks a major milestone for consumers, farmers and the entire pork industry who have desperately hoped for a solution to PRRS, says PIC COO Matt Culbertson.
Although Dave Mensink values his work with the pork industry, for him, the impact that his conservation practices have on the future of his farm is more immediate. He and his wife are the first-generation of Mensinks to farm this land, but he’s hoping they are far from the last.
William & Mary scientists modeled the environmental and economic impacts of substituting various protein sources with pork in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Here’s a look at the results.
As a sixth-generation farmer, Hueneke Martens brings a holistic perspective to food and agriculture, always advocating for science, sustainability and resilience in food systems.
The fun part about being a pork producer is that there are so many things you have to keep your eye on, says Keith Schoettmer, a pork producer from Tipton, Ind.
An Indiana company has installed more than one megawatt of onsite solar capacity across Indiana pork farms in the past 12 months.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture’s contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
The stakes are higher than ever, and the transparency required to maintain consumer trust means the industry and producers alike must be aligned on environmental goals.
Entrepreneurial Franklin County farm family to be recognized for their commitment to the community and care for their land and livestock.
Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding and guide wildlife management.
Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian believes it’s important to introduce the technology in a thoughtful, comprehensive manner, so everyone has a chance to get their questions answered and concerns heard.
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is supplying animal waste from its operations abroad for the production of renewable aviation fuels and is studying a similar initiative in Brazil through the Friboi brand.
While there has been some hope new markets created by Prop 12 would provide additional premiums to producers, it’s prudent any potential short-term gains do not distract from the long-term dilemma these laws present.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joined AgriTalk to break down the details of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles released by the Biden Administration.