Livestock Risk Partners

Calving season can be one of the more exciting seasons on the farm. With the chance to witness new life being brought into the world and an opportunity to see the results of decisions made in the previous year. But it can also be a busy time coupled with less sleep and more stress.   […]

“Under the ‘Bidenomics’ agenda, USDA pushed regulations like this one which would have undermined the free market.

As winter weather blankets much of the Midwest, livestock experts are reminding farmers and ranchers to pay special attention to cattle kept outdoors.

Since cattle imports were cut off in November, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and some ranchers worry about the ban’s economic impact on beef producers and consumers.

Registration and additional information are available at ohiocattle.org or by calling 614-873-6736 or email at cattle@ohiocattle.org. Registration deadline is Jan. 20, 2025 or as soon as the program is full.

“Another terrific month for pork demand in Mexico and throughout the Western Hemisphere,” noted USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. “It was also encouraging to see exports trend higher to Japan and sustain strong growth in Oceania and Southeast Asia.”

The 2025 edition of the Ohio Pork Congress promises to be bigger and better than ever during its two-day run at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio, Feb. 4-5. Featuring in-depth presentations and discussions on swine health, economics, employee management, product innovation, and more, the Eastern Hog Belt’s largest pork-specific trade show

The decisions leaders make in Washington, DC, and state capitals all around the country impact our way of life every day in so many different ways. As the 119th Congress officially embarks on a new session, it’s also the beginning of a lot of relationship building for many National Pork Producers Council staff members. A

The World Organisation for Animal Health’s World Animal Health Information System has reported  (1/10/2025)  that a case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in Germany, the first in nearly 40 years. See the WOAH posting here. According to a Reuters news report, FMD was found in a herd of water buffalo on the outskirts of

The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board are excited to announce the Class of 2025 for the Pork Leadership Institute, a premier program dedicated to equipping pork producers with the knowledge and skills to lead the industry into the future. This year, 17 exceptional individuals from across the country have been selected