…trip ranged from fresh produce and organics to pork and other agricultural goods. In an interview with AgNet Media, Lindberg said Australia and New Zealand present some unique opportunities for…
Dynamic Pig Health Approach Helps Producers Manage Multiple Disease Challenges
…to herd management is becoming essential for today’s pork producers. According to Fiechtner, swine operations are commonly dealing with multiple pathogens simultaneously, including Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and various…
USDA’s Fordyce Highlights SPUR Initiative, Screwworm Fight, and Historic Farm Support
…Washington. Fordyce responded by noting that California remains America’s most diverse agricultural state, producing more than 400 commodities, including dairy, rice, cotton, beef, pork, fruits, vegetables, and countless specialty crops….
Pork Producers Push Back Against Proposition 12 Misinformation Claims
…recent discussion highlighted concerns from National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman, who argued that independent U.S. pork producers are being unfairly targeted in the ongoing debate. Proposition 12, California’s animal…
Beef Prices Remain High as Demand Stays Strong, Industry Expert Says
…the same time, analysts expect some consumers to shift toward lower-cost protein options such as pork and chicken during the summer grilling season. Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
The trademark is the property of National Pork Producers Council Key pork industry policy priorities took center stage during a policy panel discussion at the World Pork Expo. Industry leaders…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…Cincinnati, meanwhile, earned the nickname “Porkopolis” due to its dominance in pork processing. At the time, it was home to the largest pork processing plant in the nation. The city’s…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…updates from the NAFB Annual Meeting in Kansas City, including: Continued push for year-round E15 availability Reports from major commodity groups, including the Pork Board and NCBA Farm Credit’s economic…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…(Make America Healthy Again) report She also notes discussions around Proposition 12, nutrition policy, new consumer-facing pork campaigns, and the impact of synthetic food dyes on children’s health. Rising Consumer…
Beef Prices, Prop 12, and Holiday Meat Trends on AgNet News Hour
The September 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off the week with a focus on California agriculture’s staple proteins — beef, pork, poultry, and turkeys — as hosts…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…from specific states, such as Nebraska or Colorado, requiring flexible sourcing strategies. Proposition 12: Pork Industry Adjusts Proposition 12, California’s animal welfare regulation for pork production, initially caused disruption. But…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…meat and dairy. U.S. pork and dairy exports continue to face strict sanitary certificate requirements, which the two parties have agreed to streamline in future negotiations. Geographical Indicators and Other…
Red Meat Production Slips in June as Beef Output Declines
…1,408 pounds. This partial offset helped moderate the overall decline in beef production. Pork Production Inches Up Despite Lighter Hog Weights In contrast to the beef sector, pork production saw…
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
NPPC Testifies Against California Law’s National Impact Pat Hord, an Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), along with NPPC economist Holly Cook, testified…






















