Tag: swine
GIPSA finalizes rule designed to protect pork and poultry producers
GIPSA finalized a rule implementing the 2008 farm bill provisions to better protect livestock producers and poultry growers.
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.
Meat Export Federation: U.S., India only major beef exporters without traceability...
WASHINGTON — A study assessing the impact of traceability and animal identification programs on the international market for red meat has been released by...
Hog production on the rise from 2010
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Hog production in Ohio, Pennsylvania and the entire United States appears to be climbing.
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.
Family dynamics can change when a woman decides to return to...
LONDON, Ohio — Women of all ages are returning to the family farm. That can be a good thing, but it can also cause...
Grain market guru says hold on for wild ride in grain...
The ag economist emphasized that anyone involved in the commodity market has to keep his attention on just about everything.
Mahoning Co. Fair (Canfield Fair) 2011
Several youth set record prices with their livestock during the auctions.
Top swine, boar sells for $900 at Pa. Livestock Evaluation Center...
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. -- Swine producers from Pennsylvania and surrounding states gathered Aug. 17 for the 36th annual Swine Boar and Gilt Performance Tested Sale at the Livestock Evaluation Center in Pennsylvania Furnace, Centre County.
Drought is sending Texans looking for hay
COLUMBUS — Ohio Cattlemen’s Association has been contacted by cattlemen in Texas and other drought-stricken states who are looking to purchase hay. OCA is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to identify Ohioans who have available hay.
