The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering a new scholarship program aimed at growing the number of veterinarians serving livestock producers statewide.
Announced Feb. 29 by Gov. Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program provides financial support to Nebraska students pursuing...
nderstanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation.
The controlled biological decomposition of organic matter results in compost. By definition, manure that is not managed by generally accepted compost production standards cannot be...
The American Meat Science Association is hosting "Pork 101" from October 29-31, 2024, at Pennsylvania State University. This three-day course offers a comprehensive look at pork production, from live hog handling to carcass evaluation and meat quality. Participants will...
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, offering local business professionals an immersive, full-day experience exploring Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry. The event began at Dallmeyer Hall at the Washington...
Pork Industry Report - UNL Amy Schmidt Using Manure Cropping
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing...
Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists have received a $627,000 federal grant to study a viral disease posing a significant threat to the swine industry worldwide.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus is widespread, causing reproductive failure in sows and major respiratory...
The 12th Nutrient Requirements of Swine committee is requesting ingredient composition data from the feed industry to be considered within the revised edition. The nutrients of interest include those of the previous edition as well as nutrients associated with...
Kansas State University is proud to announce the 2025 Swine Profitability Conference, taking place on February 4, 2025, at the Stanley Stout Center, located at 2200 Denison, Manhattan, Kansas.
This annual conference serves as a cornerstone event for the swine...
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer testified today before the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, calling for Congress to reinstate a legislative fix for California Proposition 12 in the 2025 Farm Bill.
Speaking on...