The UK pig sector is poised for slight growth in 2025, with the breeding herd projected to increase by 1% to around 330,000 head by mid-year. Despite this modest expansion, overall pig meat production is expected to remain stable...
West Virginia lawmakers have introduced House Bill 2146, aiming to eliminate consumer sales taxes on beef, pork, and lamb processing at slaughterhouses. If passed, the bill could provide financial relief to livestock producers facing rising production costs.
Dwayne O'Dell, director...
The U.S. ethanol industry has long been intertwined with the success of American agriculture, and according to Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper, ethanol may once again play a crucial role in stabilizing the farm economy....
Iowa pork producers are making a powerful impact in their communities with the return of Pork in the Pantry, a statewide effort to combat food insecurity. In 2024 alone, pork producers donated more than $45,000 worth of pork, equating...
2025 Expo features largest swine-specific trade show and educational sessions at the Lake.
The Missouri Pork Association welcomes producers, suppliers and distributors to the 2025 Missouri Pork Expo, being held February 18 through February 19 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort...
Nigeria has emerged as the top pork-producing nation in Africa, with an annual output surpassing 303,000 metric tonnes, narrowly outpacing South Africa. This milestone is driven by Nigeria’s extensive pig population, which exceeds eight million and accounts for more...
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins has been confirmed as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture with strong Senate support (72-28). The NPPC endorsed her nomination and is committed to working with her on key pork industry priorities,...
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brooke Rollins as the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture with a decisive 72-28 vote. Her confirmation has been met with strong support from agricultural leaders, including the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), which praised...
Nathan’s Famous, the iconic hot dog brand known for its rich history and annual hot dog-eating contest, is reportedly considering a sale, according to the Financial Times. The company, founded in 1916 on New York’s Coney Island, has grown...
A family-run butcher shop and small slaughter facility in northeastern Pennsylvania has been devastated by fire, just days after receiving a state grant for expansion.
Leraysville Meat and Cheese, located 50 miles northwest of Scranton, went up in flames on...