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Last month I discussed the idea of hope. Hope that hog futures might continue to grind higher. Hope that demand for U.S. pork will continue to improve and hope that the inventory of pigs on the ground was being consistently overstated by the USDA. While the jury is still out regarding a shift upward in […]

Effective maintenance strategies for preparing swine barns for the cold season, focusing on animal comfort and operational efficiency.

Targeted livestock grazing is a successful and cost-efficient method to manage cheatgrass in the U.S. western Great Plains when timed to coincide with cheatgrass growth rather than based solely on the time of year, according to a recent study published by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL).

One of the most common concerns about grazing corn residue is that cattle will cause soil compaction.

October is National Pork Month, focusing on the health benefits and sustainable farming of pork.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director Joan Scheel announced today that USDA is awarding a nearly $1.2 million grant to a local independent meat processor in Nebraska that will increase processing capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities in rural areas throughout the state.

United Nations supports the continued use of antimicrobials in United States pork industry, focusing on enhancing veterinary care and health stewardship.

Longshoremen at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are set to strike when their current labor contract expires at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1. The strike will impose a significant economic impact on the U.S. meat and livestock industries, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President for Economic Analysis Erin Borror. “These

Pumpkin spice, bonfires, chili, fall foliage and Pork Month. Who’s excited for the best time of the year? PORKtober is here! There’s no doubt that October is the perfect month to celebrate our favorite food – pork. But do you know how it first started? Years ago, October marked the time of year when hogs

As US beef production declines, Australia steps up its exports. US supply and exports shrink while Australia capitalizes on growing demand.