NPPC Applauds the Philippines’ Decision to Import More Pork
To combat rising pork prices and stabilize supplies, the Philippine government announced today it will provide more market access for pork imports. Securing better...
Rod Celebrates 15 Years with Iowa Select Farms
Rod’s career seems to be a family affair, and we’re not talking about him working for a family-owned company. Rod first came to Iowa...
Wind Energy Powers Boehringer Ingelheim’s Largest U.S. Manufacturing Site
Cimarron Bend Wind Farm in Clark County, Kansas is supplying the energy to Boehringer Ingelheim's manufacturing site in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The company's transition to...
China reports African swine fever outbreak in Xinjiang
China reported an outbreak of African swine fever in Xinjiang region, the agriculture ministry said on Monday.
The outbreak occurred on a farm of Xinjiang...
April/May 2021Online Edition Of The Prairie Hog Country
The April/May 2021 core section of Prairie Hog Country was uploaded to press last week. This edition is jam packed with lots of news...
Research Shows Disease can Trigger Hypothyroidism
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Research conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine shows severe infections can impact the function...
Analysis: African swine fever inflicts renewed toll on northern China’s hog herd
Source: Reuters
A wave of African swine fever outbreaks this year has wiped out at least 20% of the breeding herd in northern China, industry...
Lean hog futures notch contract highs; live cattle retreat
U.S. lean hog futures rose on Thursday, with several contract months including the benchmark June setting life-of-contract highs on firm cash markets and strong...
States support challenge to California’s Prop 12
Source: Capital Press
Twenty states have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a petition filed by the North American Meat Institute...
Spring 2021- NC State Virtual Swine Research Forum
Swine Extension Specialists to Host Virtual Research Forum The forum is projected to be held on May 11th 2021. The forum will offer pre-recorded...