8+ hour, 54+ min ago  (30+ words) With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (415+ words) As the Trump administration imposes tariffs on countries in response to their unfair trade practices, the National Pork Producers (NPPC) urges a cautious approach. Negative consequences often follow such duties, in particular NPPC points out retaliatory tariffs on U. S. goods, including…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (260+ words) When you consider that today's purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $64. 27, up $3. 23 for the week. Feed costs were up $0. 29 per head, and October futures increased $1. 68 compared to last week's futures, while historical…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (870+ words) A bipartisan coalition supports a farm bill that protects American farmers (and families seeking affordable food) from California's overreach'but a handful of House members want to strip it out. They're making claims that don't match the record. Meanwhile, America's 60, 000-plus…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (153+ words) Russia's biggest listed agricultural company Rusagro said on Friday it had shut down three pig farms in the Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine and has been a target of frequent attacks during the conflict. The company cited high risks for…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (183+ words) U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted a monkey carcass and prohibited ruminant meat on April 11 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The monkey remains discovered during an X-ray examination of a Cameroon traveler's baggage is a major concern for…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (253+ words) For years, livestock producers have been characterized by global emission averages that often fail to account for the efficiencies of modern U. S. production. A new report released by The Meat Institute entitled, "Greenhouse Gas Accounting: Emissions Factors Brief," provides the "rulebook…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (236+ words) A new Iowa State University financial modeling tool helps swine producers analyze the profitability of feeding programs and make data-driven nutrition decisions. As feed prices fluctuate, policies change, and production challenges arise, swine producers need new digital tools to make…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (598+ words) Pork Business 5 Economic Skills for the Next Generation of Pig Farmers It's time to equip the next generation of swine producers with the analytical framework to transform resources into long-term profitability. The typical swine producer wears many hats, managing animals,…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (300+ words) As authorities intensify efforts to contain the South Africa's worst foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in years, its government announced on Wednesday that it received 2 million doses of FMD vaccine from Turkey. The vaccine, supplied by Turkey's Dollvet, will be distributed…...