India reports first case of African swine fever
India has reported its first case of African swine fever (AFS), as the virus continues its global spread. The disease has been detected in two north eastern...
Bringing Home the Bacon: U.S. PORK TRADE The Year That Wasn’t
This year was supposed to mark a comeback for U.S. pork producers. Instead, the industry faces volatile markets and unprecedented supply chain disruptions. COVID-19’s domino effect...
Latin American Pork Markets Heating Up
In an area of the world known for hot temperatures, it’s only fitting that for swine genetics companies, the opportunities in certain parts of...
Smithfield Foods Announces $100 Million Responsibility Bonus as Part of #ThankAFoodWorker Initiative
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that it will provide a $100 million Responsibility Bonus to all its hourly production and distribution center team members....
German meatpacking plant told to shut after coronavirus outbreak
A German abattoir hit by a coronavirus outbreak has been ordered to close, authorities said, continuing COVID-19 difficulties in Germany’s meatpacking industry.
The Weidemark plant...
Cargill’s Diamond V Unit Expands Its Cedar Rapids Animal Products Plant
Food customers and consumers are increasingly interested in understanding how animals are being raised, and demand is rising for animal protein that has been...
U.S. under pressure to keep slaughterhouses open during virus outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking to reassure meat producers it will keep slaughterhouses staffed with federal inspectors as fears about potential shutdowns...
APC Introduces New Global Rebranding
APC is pleased to introduce a new global branding, messaging and alignment. The unified look and messaging platform kicked off with the launch of...
The wait is over with on-demand feeding
When you’re hungry, food is all that will brighten your mood. The same goes for your sows. With an on-demand feeding system, lactating sows...
Pork Producers Seek Action on Imported Organic Soy
Farmscape for February 26, 2020Full Interview 7:40
ListenU.S. pork producers are calling on the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict the import of organic...