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

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

A computer and internet connection are required to participate in the webinar.

With everything going on around the world, pork producers across the prairies are keeping a watchful eye on developments and planning for what may come. 

Net farm income for the year rose 12% to $3.3 billion — the second highest total ever.

A new study published Tuesday zooms in on just how much farmers in the Great Salt Lake basin need to cut back on livestock-feed crops, and suggests how to make it easier for everyone.

“This conference has a mix of industry and university people providing cattle producers strategies to add value to their beef cattle and operation,” he says.