Tag: pork
The world loves U.S. pork (and beef and lamb); exports hit...
DENVER -- According to year-end statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation , exports of U.S. pork, beef and...
Pork producers symposium to be held in Columbus at Ohio Pork...
COLUMBUS -- The annual Professional Pork Producers Symposium will be held during the 2012 Ohio Pork Congress Feb. 8 at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus.
Hog producers follow prudent path
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Hog production returned to profitability in 2011, but producers remain cautious about the future. This is evidenced by the modest expansion of the breeding herd as reported by USDA at the end of the year, said a Purdue University Extension economist.
Prized porker exhibited by York County resident
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Supreme Champion swine at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show was the winning Yorkshire, JTPS1 Flair 1-9, exhibited by James Parlett of Airville, Pa., York County.
Rare swine breeds: Are heritage hogs the next niche market?
PITTSBORO, N.C. -- In the world of local niche foods, raising heritage livestock is becoming just as popular as growing heirloom fruits and vegetables.
Pork producers’ profits return in 2012
URBANA, Ill. -- The pork industry is expected to have a profitable year in 2012. In fact, the level of profitability could be the most favorable during the high-priced feed era.
Tariff on U.S. pork lifted by Mexico
WASHINGTON -- Mexico lifted tariffs on U.S. exports, including pork, on Oct. 21, and the U.S. government, earlier in October, granted the first permit to a Mexican trucking firm to haul goods into the United States.
Swine insurance program available for Pennsylvania producers
HARRISBURG, Pa. --A new risk management tool is available for Pennsylvania swine producers who want to protect their gross margin on swine sold for slaughter.
Ohio’s Wuebker Farms named 2011 Environmental Steward
VERSAILLES, Ohio -- The Pork Checkoff, along with its cosponsor, National Hog Farmer magazine, has selected an Ohio pork production operation to be honored as one of the 2011 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards.
