Dragged by US China’s WH Group Ltd. — one of the world’s biggest pork processors — said “difficult” conditions for its US business are hampering profits and it expects the situation to last through the end of the year....
Laws prohibiting garbage feeding of pigs: A useful tool for preventing African Swine Fever
Michigan’s Public Act 466 of 1988 (as amended; Animal Industry Act MCL 287.717a) defines garbage as “any animal origin products, including those of poultry and fish...
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference wrapped up Friday in Oklahoma City with the election of a new officer team. Dean Meyer, a corn, soybean and livestock producer from Rock Rapids, Iowa, is the new USMEF...
Mark your calendars for SDSU Swine Day on August 15, 2024, at the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility in Brookings. This event will showcase presentations on swine nutrition, health, and production practices, along with cutting-edge research from SDSU...
U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October beef exports remained well...
In this video, learn more from Jill Brokaw, a third-generation pig farmer and NPB staff member, as she dives into the vital role of the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan, also known as U.S. SHIP. The program establishes a...
North Carolina officials said they are investigating after tens of thousands of gallons of hog lagoon waste spilled because of a pipe failure.
The incident was reported Friday evening at the Murphy-Brown Farm 7692 in Bladen County, according to a...
Source: Des Moines Register
Premium Iowa Pork has finalized its $14 million purchase of a Minnesota pork processing plant that closed earlier this month after filing for bankruptcy, idling its largely foreign workforce.
HyLife Foods Windom closed the plant June 2,...
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) announces Jill Resler will be the organization’s next CEO, effective immediately. Resler has held multiple roles in her 13-year tenure with Minnesota Pork, most recently serving as chief operating officer (COO) and interim...
Nick Seger (left), OPC president, presents Dr. Dave Shoup with the Ohio Pork Industry Excellence Award. Dave’s wife, Alona, joins him.
Shoup, Blankenship, Adams, Dirksen, and Ag Credit honored
The Ohio Pork Council concluded a highly successful 2024 Ohio Pork Congress...