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Dec 2, 2024 | 
drovers.com | Pete Nelson |Matthew J. Grassi |Liz Haney |Paige S. Carlson
While there currently is not a generally recognized standard that is “regenerative,” farmers can adopt or expand various conservation practices, secure grants and collaborate with fellow farmers to invest in tools.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
It was a challenging year for the pork industry, without a doubt. However, we've found some highlights over the past 12 months that the pork industry found particularly helpful in areas of production. Here's a round-up of our highly-read and valuable articles from 2023:Livestock and mRNA Vaccines: What You Need To KnowAs misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there was a need for industry experts to weigh in on the situation.
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Dec 31, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, has earned a prestigious spot on Newsweek magazine's list of America's greatest workplaces for diversity. “Being named one of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity is an incredible honor,” said Katie Larson, senior vice president of human resources at Hormel Foods in a recent release.
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
In an effort to combat hunger during the holiday season, Smithfield Foods, through its Helping Hungry Homes hunger relief program, generously contributed 64,576 hams to food banks across six states. The company, recognizing the heightened struggles faced by millions of Americans, took action to bring nourishment and comfort to those in need.
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
Kansas State University is set to host the 2024 Swine Profitability Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Manhattan. Themed 'Persevering through Challenges in the Swine Industry,' the conference aims to equip pork producers with valuable insights to enhance their business decisions. As a distinguished professor and swine extension specialist in the K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry, Mike Tokach emphasizes the unique focus of the Swine Profitability Conference.
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
This year, three incidents rose to the top of the pork industry's scandalous headlines. Myles Lee and his family experienced the theft of their show pigs, Doug and Roger, from a Denver hotel parking lot in January after making the 24-hour drive out to the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). The Denver Police Department successfully located the stolen pigs, along with the family's truck and trailer, about 10 minutes north of the Comfort Inn and Suites.
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
drovers.com | Paige S. Carlson
There may not be shootouts on Main Street anymore, but Wild West-type scandals are alive and well across the cattle industry. In 2023 alone, there was a number of instances of theft, fraud and cattle ponzi schemes.
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Dec 25, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson |Jennifer Shike
In a significant development for the U.S. pork industry, the Philippines has announced the extension of reduced tariff rates on imported pork through the end of 2024, reports the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). This decision, initially implemented in 2021 to address the aftermath of African swine fever, aims to stabilize pork supplies in the Philippines.
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Dec 21, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
With a belief that everyone deserves a good meal, especially during the holidays, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation celebrated another successful Operation Christmas Meal this December. The foundation distributed 24,000 pork loins to 23 communities across Iowa during the annual event, held over six days. Marking its thirteenth year, Operation Christmas Meal has now provided over 2 million Christmas meals to nearly 690,000 Iowa families. Between Dec. 1 and Dec.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
porkbusiness.com | Paige S. Carlson
From pork to beef to poultry and all other animal protein sources, the diversity of animal protein options creates a dynamic marketplace across the globe. Rabobank recently released its 2024 outlook for global animal protein—focused on animal protein markets and production throughout the world. Overall, Rabobank believes animal protein production will keep growing in 2024, but at a slower pace.
