Hogs - General
With a new presidential administration set to take over leadership this month, USMEF sees opportunities with current and new trade partners.
Comment period is open for the public to review the new draft guidelines for labeling plant-based alternative foods.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Jan. 3 that it will award $306 million to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response.
The three big pathogens, E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella, have been responsible for those recalls.
Cash cattle averaged $195.68 per cwt. while lean carcass hog prices were at $81.02 per cwt., both up slightly from last week.
The ASEAN American Epicurean Table program delivers customized training and promotional programs for targeted importers and their customers.
The European Parliament has approved a one-year delay to regulations that would require importers of beef and other goods to show their products are not linked to deforestation.
Ralph’s Packing Company of Perkins, Okla., is recalling approximately 3,132 lb. of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
“What are you hearing out there? Are employers still hiring?” These are common questions posed to AgCareers.com.
If the funding measure fails, USDA has a contingency plan in place for essential workers and services. The plan would retain a small number of administrative employees to oversee activities including disaster response and cybersecurity should funding lapse.
Disconnecting over the holidays is crucial for long-term success and well-being.
Every once in a while, there is a bond that is so strong that it can only exist between exhibitor and the animal. But that bond takes time together, hours of practice and patience.
Grant funds will help enhance the American Royal’s agriculture education programs throughout 2025
Leather work gloves are often considered “consumables” due to the frequency with which they wear out or go missing on the farm. If you know how to match glove design and type of leather to the job, you can buy fewer gloves.
USMEF offers Mexico seminars to educate about equipment, target market and cooking methods.
Agricultural groups said over the weekend they do not support year-end spending package sans economic aid for ag producers.
USDA approves funding to bolster efforts to prevent further spread through surveillance, animal health checkpoints and domestic preparedness.
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
The packer/feeder margin spread grew this week in favor of the feeder at $285 per head while pork producers found positive margins of $39.77.
The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.
Research collaboration creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.
Tyson Foods plans to permanently close a beef and pork plant in Emporia, Kan.
A free trade agreement with the U.S. that could fuel momentum for U.S. red meat in a broader region of Africa.
Tariffs could lead to produce shortages as well as price hikes, experts warn Mexico and Canada are top suppliers of U.S. agricultural imports. Tariffs may disrupt cattle and pork trade between U.S., Mexico and Canada.
The K-State livestock judging team becomes the third animal science and industry team to bring home national championship honors this year.
Resources have been created to help livestock producers develop plans for the continuity of business, movement and marketing of livestock, milk and wool in the unfortunate event of a foreign disease outbreak.
K-State placed high team in several categories and had four individual top 10 placers.
Oklahoma State University joins a new pilot program from Farm Journal Foundation (FJF) to address the national shortage of rural, food-supply veterinarians.
New Officers elected at Strategic Planning Conference Nov. 6-8.