Livestock Risk Partners

“The beef industry is complex,” said Adam Murray, beef cattle extension specialist with PRO-LIVESTOCK in Cornell’s Department of Animal Science.

The U.S. pork industry started 2025 on a strong note, with increased production and higher hog prices driven by robust consumer demand. According to the latest USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook, estimated federally inspected (FI) pork production in January 2025 reached approximately 2.5 billion pounds, reflecting a 1% increase compared to January 2024. This

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) remains active in addressing key issues affecting U.S. pork producers. This week, NPPC President Lori Stevermer testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee, highlighting challenges posed by California Proposition 12, foreign animal disease threats, labor shortages, and trade concerns. Meanwhile, important developments in trade policy and tax legislation are unfolding

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, highlighting strong growth, improved margins, and a solid foundation for future expansion. The company attributes its performance to disciplined execution, strategic capital investments, and market stabilization.

Alberta Pork has detected Swine Delta Coronavirus (SDCV) at a pig-handling facility in Alberta during ongoing surveillance efforts with the Alberta government. SDCV is from the same viral family as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE), causing similar symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration in pigs. While generally less severe than PED, SDCV can still lead to piglet mortality

Urban expansion is increasingly encroaching upon agricultural lands, posing significant challenges to the future of farming. This issue is exemplified by Quinn Farm, a 200-acre enterprise established in 1982 on the outskirts of Montreal. The farm produces horticultural crops, raises chickens, pigs, and sheep—including several rare breeds—and operates a large farm store featuring its own

Cattle grazing on small cereals need essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and sodium. Proper supplementation prevents deficiencies, reduces health risks, and supports cattle growth and productivity.

NCBA President Buck Wehrbein from Nebraska testified yesterday before the U.S.

How much can you tell about a cow’s health by the way and rate at which it eats?

The February Cattle on Feed report was released this past Friday afternoon and reported 11.7 million head of cattle in feedlots on February 1st.