The Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosted a meeting this week to discuss possible options for the HyLife Foods Windom, LLC pork production plant. Earlier this month, the company notified state officials the plant will permanently close in June if a new buyer is not found. Headquartered in La Broquerie, Manitoba, the company announced in May […]

Weak economic growth is taking its toll on global pork consumption. According to the latest Rabobank quarterly pork report, despite early signs that the worst of the inflationary impact may have already passed, the lagged impact on consumption is likely to be felt throughout 2023.  Pork remains well-positioned, as demand for the protein is historically

In a remote part of southeast Oregon, about the only oasis for a hundred-mile stretch of highway is the Oasis Cafe in Juntura. Travelers come in for hot coffee served in hulking Styrofoam cups, and to gather near the wood stove.

The use of dewormers in calves can represent a 3,000% return on investment Internal parasites represent a source of significant economic loss in almost all segments of beef production.

Breeding soundness exams can uncover potential problems with young bulls that were just purchased and older bulls that have already sired calf crops.

The World Bank has recently released a report forecasting a continued decline in global commodity prices through 2024. The report cites factors such as increased supply and slower demand growth as contributing to the decline, which is expected to impact a range of commodities, including agricultural products

Rabobank’s Q2-2023 Global Pork Outlook is forecasting the more economically-priced pork will win with consumers.

The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) visited Ottawa for meetings with elected and government officials to advance Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) policy priorities.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released its second quarter pork industry economic update that provides a snapshot of top pork industry issues, current trends, and market conditions impacting pig farmers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness.