In December, the Missouri Pork Association, National Pork Board and the University of Missouri held the fourth annual FFA Swine Facility Management Contest in Columbia, Missouri. Eighteen teams competed in this hands-on event which focuses on real-world jobs in...
The 52nd Annual Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade show, is set to take place on January 22-23, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of...
Former President Donald Trump recently made headlines with his provocative comments about reclaiming U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a move that could have significant implications for global trade, including the swine industry.
In a statement shared during a Christmas...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) shared significant updates in this week's recap, covering important developments for pork producers.
No Capital Update on December 30, 2024
Due to the holidays, the weekly Capital Update will not be released on December 30,...
mithfield Foods donated $200,000 to An Achievable Dream (AAD), a nonprofit educational program, to support key aspects of AAD's unique social, academic and mindset education framework and address local food insecurity for underserved families and children this holiday season.
"Investing in our...
Smithfield Foods, a leading name in the global pork industry, has announced a groundbreaking agreement with HD3 Farms, marking a significant milestone in independent pork production. This strategic partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient pork...
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has issued an advisory to livestock producers regarding the recent identification of New World screwworm in Chiapas, Mexico. Following an earlier report from Guatemala in October, this development underscores the need for vigilance...
Saudi Arabia’s growing economy and expanding retail food sector present significant opportunities for U.S. processed meat exports, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) annual report. The kingdom ranked processed meat first among its top 10 growth products,...
Kansas State University is proud to announce the 2025 Swine Profitability Conference, taking place on February 4, 2025, at the Stanley Stout Center, located at 2200 Denison, Manhattan, Kansas.
This annual conference serves as a cornerstone event for the swine...
Conagra Brands, a key player in the food industry, reported second-quarter results for fiscal 2025, providing insights into the broader protein market that are particularly relevant to the swine sector. For the quarter ending November 24, Conagra delivered net...