Meatpacking giant JBS reported a significant boost in third-quarter profits, attributed largely to strong performance in its Brazil-based pork and chicken segments. The Brazil unit benefited from robust domestic demand and increased export volumes, especially in pork, which saw...
Nebraska rancher Steve Hanson is the new chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson, Ariz., Friday with the election of officers for 2024-25. Steve Hanson, a...
Tyson Foods continues to face headwinds in its pork division, as recent earnings reports and forecasts reflect lower pork prices and industry pressures. While the chicken segment shows promising recovery, Tyson’s pork unit has been impacted by market volatility,...
Swine producers and industry professionals are invited to join the upcoming SowBridge webinar, “Managing Nurse Sows,” scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, starting at 11:15 a.m. CST. This session, part of the ongoing monthly SowBridge webinar series, brings together top...
In a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Meat Institute has expressed support for Zeldin’s nomination, hopeful for his stance on reducing what it considers burdensome environmental...
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate insurance policies and their use.
At the Livestock Insurance webinar program, Wyatt Mohr from Livestock Risk Partners will speak on insurance programs for beef and swine producers. During this...
China’s pork production dropped by 0.8% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of annual decline. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, output during June to September in the world's top...
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about managing nurse sows on December 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
The monthly webinar series, hosted via Zoom, provides timely information about sow production from the...
Belgian pork producers are gaining fresh momentum in China’s vast pork market, one of the world’s largest, as demand for high-quality imports surges. With pork remaining a staple protein in Chinese diets, the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF)...
Feral wild boar populations in England are drawing increasing attention due to their potential impact on agriculture, public safety, and, critically, the risk of disease transmission to domestic swine herds. As wild boar numbers continue to rise, especially in...