Source: Bay City News
A Virginia slaughterhouse executive denied the claims of activists that the company is violating federal laws regarding humane treatment of livestock.
Jim Monroe, vice president of corporate affairs at Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, Va., issued a five-sentence...
Farmscape for January 20, 2023
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With the support of the Saskatchewan Government and the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board, North 49 Foods is taking steps to help the pork sector be prepared to address foreign animal...
As you may be aware, there are more alternative pig farms in Minnesota than there are large commercial farms. These farms are important for sustainability and make the food supply chain more resilient by providing pork locally but not...
Farmscape for January 19, 2023
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Sask Pork's Whole Hog Youth Ambassador says it's important for people to be more aware of where their food comes from and lots of other products too. The Saskatchewan Pork...
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the Pork Checkoff rate was reduced by 5 cents to $0.35 per $100 of value. This change is a result of a resolution passed by voting delegates at the 2022 National Pork Industry Forum.
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Alltech is pleased to announce two additions to its U.S. pig business team. Andy Rash has been appointed general manager and Mark Hulsebus is now sales and portfolio director of Alltech’s pig business team.
“Andy and Mark are highly respected...
SDSU Extension is inviting swine producers to join this year’s SowBridge, the distance educational series provided by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University.
Registration is now open for SowBridge, a series for those who work with sows,...
The statement below can be attributed to Iowa Pork Producers Association President Kevin Rasmussen, a farmer from Goldfield, and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association President Bob Noble of Riceville.
“Pig farmers and cattle producers across Iowa are extremely grateful Governor Kim Reynolds...
A new HyLife weaning ramp has the potential to improve animal care across the industry. Our in-house invention has even captured the interest of renowned animal behavioralist, Dr. Temple Grandin.
“This innovative system should be in every sow farm for...
s any hog farmer knows, managing a facility is no easy task. From feeding to cleaning, it takes a village. That’s why sharing the workload and passing down the tricks of the trade are staples that have sustained family-owned...