Articles tagged under: pigs
Parade of Champions: Nate Rehder
Published July 21, 2020
This was the last year of showing hogs and sheep in 4-H for Comstock, Minnesota native Nate Rehder. "We've been showing at some area jackpot shows and everywhere we can," he says. "It just stinks to miss the state fair.…Potential for Another Pandemic
Published June 30, 2020
Chinese researchers have identified an influenza virus in pigs that can infect people and it has the potential to be another pandemic. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said all necessary measures will be taken to prevent the spread of this virus.…No Quick Solution for Packers or Pork Producers
Published June 12, 2020
According to Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer, the idle capacity of pork processing plants is at 11.3 percent, the lowest number seen in recent weeks. However, progress is starting to slow. "We speculated that the early days of recovery…Fewer MN Hogs and Pigs in March
Published March 27, 2020
According to the USDA, there were 9.3 million hogs and pigs on Minnesota farms as of March 1. The inventory is down one percent from the previous quarter, but six percent more than one year ago. Marketings were up six…World Pork Expo is Back in 2020
Published February 12, 2020
After a brief hiatus, the World Pork Expo is back June 3-5 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Precautionary measures were taking with the 2019 Expo due to the outbreak of African swine fever in Asian countries. This year’s gathering…USDA Notes Record Hog Inventory in Latest Report
Published December 24, 2019
In the quarterly USDA Hogs and Pigs report, the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) reported record hog inventory for this quarter. As of December 1, NASS says there were 77.3 million head in the U.S. swine herd, three percent more…Nebraska Hog Farmers Recovering from Flooding
Published March 27, 2019
In the center of “flood country” near Columbus, Nebraska, pig farmers are recuperating from flood waters that destroyed barns, bridges and much more. Those farmers are holding up as well as expected. "At one point, there was 1500 miles of…Area Farmers Participate in Pork Forum
Published March 7, 2019
During the National Pork Industry Forum, National Pork Board President Steve Rommereim was asked about the top issue facing pig farmers. "The main one right now is the threat of African Swine Fever getting across our borders." Another member of…Future of CRISPR Technology Highlighted at Boston Event
Published June 11, 2018
The future of CRISPR and gene editing was the focus of a conference last week at Harvard University. The pros and cons of this genetic selection was highlighted for human health, crop production and animal agriculture. Edgerton, Minnesota hog farmer…