As sustainability becomes a growing priority in the global meat industry, JBS CEO Gilberto Tomazoni stressed that affordable production is critical for market acceptance. Speaking at a business forum in Brazil, Tomazoni addressed the challenge of rising costs associated...
Maria C. Zieba, NPPC Vice President of Government Affairs, recently took part in workshops held in Guatemala focused on improving surveillance and biosecurity measures for African swine fever (ASF) and Classical swine fever (CSF). These workshops are part of...
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.
Farmers, livestock caretakers, veterinarians, truck drivers, processing plant employees...
Former President Donald Trump recently announced his plans to invest in modern agricultural technologies if he returns to the White House, emphasizing his commitment to enhancing the U.S. farming industry. Speaking at a campaign event, Trump outlined his vision...
If you are like other producers, there are rarely, if ever, enough hours in the day. Between feeding, sorting, loading, human resource management, and dropping the kids off at school, you might find yourself bouncing to and fro at...
NPB continues to focus on building the next generation of leaders. The 2024 Real Pork Scholars cohort is kicking off their journey this fall!
This fall, nine exceptional graduate students will begin their journey as Real Pork Scholars, a prestigious...
Join South Dakota State University for the 2024 Swine Day, set for November 6th in Brookings, SD. This event will feature industry experts discussing the latest research, innovations, and trends in swine production. Attendees can expect in-depth presentations on...
In swine production, closeouts serve as a critical checkpoint for evaluating the performance and productivity of each group of pigs. When a group is sold, and the room or barn is emptied, the records are meticulously compiled and “closed...
Cargill, one of the world's largest agribusiness companies, is taking decisive steps to streamline its operations after falling short of its profit goals. The company recently announced a series of strategic adjustments aimed at improving efficiency and boosting profitability...