Survey Reports Farmers’ Concerns About Live Events
Many farmers say they're less likely to attend live events this year, citing risks associated with the new coronavirus and social distancing restrictions.A May...
The delicate balance between genes, environment, and performance
In the scientific field, the nature vs. nurture debate is the subject of numerous studies when looking at human behavior. Are your actions and...
Hogs contained in symmetrical triangle, seize the break-out
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market...
NPPC Supports Livestock Provisions of Heroes Act
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed strong support for livestock agriculture provisions in the Heroes Act introduced today by the U.S. House of...
Podcast: Leveraging Technology and Teamwork to Address Covid-19 | Phillip Hord
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Summary
Phillip Hord is a fifth-generation pork producer and is continuing his family’s legacy at Hord Family Farms, which raises hogs and cattle...
Nebraska farmers fear euthanizing hogs as meat-processing plants close
t’s a gut-wrenching situation hog farmers across the nation were hoping to avoid; an estimated 3 to 5 million pigs are now expected to...
Pork Quarterly Q2 2020: Covid-19 Crisis Disrupts Global Pork Industry
Consumer pork demand has suffered a near-term shock due to global quarantine measures, while the production and packing sectors struggle with supply chain disruption,...
Trump Orders Meat Plants to Stay Open in Move Slammed by Union
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that compels slaughterhouses to remain open, setting up a showdown between the giant companies that produce...
Get to the finish line, faster.
A tale of two pigsPicture this: Two pigs walk up to a scale.Pig 1 walks on, and the scale says the pig is in...
App Adds Precision to Breeding Decision
These days, the list of apps you can download is endless, but for pork producers, one that enhances breeding decisions may be priceless. With...