Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has acknowledged the growing concerns over labor shortages in agriculture, stating that the issue has come up in nearly every conversation since she took office. Speaking at the USDA's annual Agriculture Outlook Forum in...
The Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame is set to honor distinguished individuals for their significant contributions to the state's meat sector during an induction ceremony on April 10, 2025. This event, organized by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College...
Urban expansion is increasingly encroaching upon agricultural lands, posing significant challenges to the future of farming. This issue is exemplified by Quinn Farm, a 200-acre enterprise established in 1982 on the outskirts of Montreal. The farm produces horticultural crops,...
Danish Crown, one of the world’s leading pork exporters, has announced the closure of its processing plant in Pinghu, eastern China, resulting in the layoff of 112 employees. The move comes as part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed...
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) has released its first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, reporting $2.99 billion in net sales and reaffirming its full-year financial outlook despite some market pressures.
Key Highlights
Net Sales: $2.99 billion (1% organic growth)
Operating Income: $228...
The passage of the House budget resolution has sparked major concerns among lawmakers and agricultural leaders, as steep proposed cuts could derail the new farm bill. The budget plan includes deep reductions in agricultural programs, with a focus on...
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new U.S. Trade Representative in a 56-43 vote, marking a significant appointment for U.S. trade policy. Greer, who has previously played a key role in trade negotiations, is expected to...
In 2024, Germany experienced a modest increase in pork exports, marking the first rise after several years of decline. According to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the country exported approximately 1.265 million tonnes of fresh, chilled, or...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., brought the industry’s point of view to the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee today through her “Perspectives from the Field” hearing testimony.
Stevermer...
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will move forward with a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect on March 4, 2025. The decision follows a temporary suspension that allowed...