Livestock Risk Partners

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

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 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

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 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 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

An old adage says, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Fire needs fuel, oxygen and an ignition source. These three are often referred to as the fire triangle. If any one of these components is missing, a fire cannot start or continue to burn. The feeder pig market is smoking hot right now, and it has

November 2024 recorded strong U.S. red meat exports with remarkable growth in pork, beef, and lamb shipments. Exports achieved high values across key global markets.

Alberta may be famous for its beef, but the province is also home to a thriving pork sector. Canada is the third largest global pork exporter, and approx. 20% of that pork is raised here in Alberta. Healthy pigs are foundational to this success, and genomic tools are helping pig breeders maximize pig health and