Tag: pork
USDA says watch for African swine fever
USDA reminds producers and veterinarians to watch for African swine fever — a highly contagious animal disease that affects both domestic and wild pigs.
Pig farming to change in the future with blockchain
The National Pork Board and Ripe Technology, Inc. entered an agreement to pilot blockchain technology use in the U.S. pork industry.
Pork essentially free of veterinary drug residues
In a survey of more than 1,000 pork kidney samples, almost no veterinary drug residues were found and none at levels that approached U.S. regulatory limits.
Raising pigs on pasture
Learn the basics of raising pigs on pasture and decide if it's right for your operation.
W. Va. to invest in modern processing facility
Buzz Foods will expand current operations to include a top-of-the-line livestock slaughter and processing facility.
Pork, soybean and corn leaders craft joint research agreement
Leaders of the National Pork Board, United Soybean Board and National Corn Growers Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate research that will benefit all three organizations.
Study finds larger pigs still tender pork
Scientists' recent findings that consumers are routinely happy with larger cuts — and the resulting tenderness profiles — is good news for pork producers.
How to significantly improve the taste of pork
According to a University of Illinois study, cooking temperature is all that matters when it comes to the flavor, tenderness and juiciness of pork.
Pork producers lost $2.2 billion because of US-China trade war
U.S. pork producers have lost $2.2 billion since March 1, due to events leading up to and following China’s 25 percent punitive tariffs.
Pa. bus tour takes in dairy, hog and beef operations
The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania are adding different types of farm operations to their June bus tour.