In Scotland County, a man has been jailed for stealing over $40,000 worth of equipment from a Smithfield farm. The suspect was apprehended after a thorough investigation revealed his involvement in the theft. Law enforcement officials recovered the stolen...
Thailand has reported its first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak of the year. The outbreak was confirmed in Nong Khai Province, near the Laos border. This disease, highly contagious among pigs, poses significant threats to the swine industry due...
Vietnam is experiencing a significant spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks, according to a recent government document. The report indicates that ASF, a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs, has been detected in various regions, posing a severe...
Home Market Foods, a leading producer of high-quality meat products, has announced a significant expansion with the acquisition of a new production facility in South Windsor, Connecticut. This strategic move aims to enhance the company's ability to meet growing...
The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is excited to announce a new grant program aimed at supporting pork research in high schools and colleges. With grants of up to $2,000 available, this initiative seeks to engage students in hands-on...
Some people love to work with numbers and data, and some people love to work with people. Edison Magalhaes counts both among his skills and looks forward to sharing his excitement with colleagues and pork producers in Iowa. As...
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company has selected prominent banks, including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, to spearhead the IPO process. This strategic...
USMEF recently held the third edition of “MEAT IN” CALI 2024, a networking event for importers and potential customers in Cali, a major city in southwest Colombia with about 2.3 million residents. Eleven importers participated with 33 potential customers...
Pork producers and allied industries gathered at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI, for the 28th annual National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC). With over 900 attendees, the event featured seminars on biosecurity, sow and nursery production, animal traceability,...
Gary Cooper, an Ohio pork and poultry producer, testified on behalf of the NPPC at a House Agriculture Committee hearing, discussing the negative impacts of EPA regulations on agriculture. He highlighted issues with the proposed Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs)...