USDA proposes lower Pork Checkoff assessment rate 07.26.2022 By Rachael Oatman The proposal could decrease the promotion, research and consumer information program funds by $13.5 million a year.Read More
Tyson’s line of Chairman's Reserve Prime Pork comes to Albertsons 07.14.2022 By Hayley Hyer The line will be available at 140 Albertsons locations across Portland, Ore.Read More
NPPC economic report shows pork industry’s contribution 07.12.2022 By Rachael Oatman Over 600,000 jobs are supported through the industry, according to the report.Read More
FAS report indicates growing demand for feed in China 07.11.2022 By Arvin Donley Hog industry expected to expand in 2022-23, leading to higher overall feed consumption.Read More
USMEF: Beef exports remain strong through May 07.11.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Pork exports see upward momentum in several markets despite being behind 2021 pace.Read More
European pork producers implicated in animal cruelty claims 07.08.2022 By Rachael Oatman Compassion in World Farming discovered European farms incorporating practices banned in some US states.Read More
Smithfield Foods finalizes $42 million pork antitrust settlement 07.07.2022 By Ryan McCarthy The company made the initial agreement on the lawsuit in April.Read More
USDA reports lower inventory of hogs and pigs 06.30.2022 By Ryan McCarthy Farrowing intentions for the June-August quarter are down 1% compared to 2021.Read More
Recent study quantifies impact of red meat exports on corn and soybean producers 06.17.2022 By Rachael Oatman The Juday Group study found that beef and pork exports added 12% to the per-bushel value of corn in 2021.Read More
Demand for meat, poultry remains strong as headwinds persist 06.14.2022 By Rachael Oatman Lower production, higher demand and drought in the protein sector were factors discussed at the 2022 Sosland Purchasing Seminar. Read More