Purvis Farms has honored outstanding production performance for Q4 and full-year 2024, recognizing exceptional results in key categories, including Total Born, Born Alive, Weaned Per Litter, Farrowing Rate, Pigs Per Sow Per Year (PSY), and overall KPI performance.
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The United States and Colombia have resolved a diplomatic dispute regarding deportation policies, preventing a potential trade conflict that could have impacted agricultural exports, including pork.
The issue arose when Colombia temporarily refused to accept deported Colombian nationals via U.S....
On January 15, 2025, Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and Singapore formalized a regionalization agreement to ensure the continuity of pork and pork product trade in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Brazil.
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Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, saw its shares rise on Tuesday after raising $522 million in its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “SFD,”...
China, the world's largest meat importer, has announced a sweeping ban on the import of various livestock products from multiple African, Asian, and European countries due to outbreaks of livestock diseases. The ban covers sheep, goats, poultry, even-toed ungulates,...
NPPC Prepares to Collaborate with Trump Administration and 119th Congress on Critical Pork Industry Issues
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) officers were in Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States. The event marked...
Pork producers can now make a difference through product purchases that fund scholarships for military and first responder families.
Zoetis has announced the expansion of its Patriots’ Pledge initiative, offering pork producers a unique opportunity to give back while investing...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) celebrated the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Master Pork Awards during the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on January 22 in Des Moines. These awards recognize individuals and families for their exceptional contributions to...
The pork industry is actively monitoring the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), emphasizing the importance of preparedness while reassuring consumers about the safety of pork products.
Dr. Brett Kaysen of the National Pork Board addressed the issue during...
The 48th annual Manitoba Ag Days concluded last week at Brandon’s Keystone Centre, leaving a positive mark on attendees and exhibitors alike. Held over three days, the event attracted farmers, industry professionals, and exhibitors from across Canada, the United...