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Red meat consumption while pregnant has surprising benefit
2017-10-17 22:12:57| Beef
A lack of vitamin B12 during pregnancy could have troubling results, according to a new study.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
7 trivia facts about pork
2017-10-17 22:12:57| National Hog Farmer
Test your knowledge. Did you know these facts about pork?
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
NFU Deeply Disappointed by USDA Decision to Terminate Farmer Fair Practices Rules
2017-10-17 20:51:36| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it would be terminating the Farmer Fair Practices Rule on Competitive Injury, a rule that would have provided the most basic of protections to American family farmers and ranchers as they endure increasingly concentrated markets […]
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Fed Cattle Recap | Cash trade higher again
2017-10-17 18:12:17| Beef
The feedlot cattle trade was $1-$2 higher again with much bigger volume for cash cattle sales.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
What is the real cost of employee turnover?
2017-10-17 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Being a swine caregiver, or a swine technician, can be a rewarding occupation. However, employee turnover seems to remain high.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Morris named National Pork Board International Marketing vice president
2017-10-17 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Craig Morris has held high-profile strategic leadership roles with the federal government, industry associations and in the private sector.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Livestock industry applauds withdrawal of GIPSA rules
2017-10-17 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
The interim final rule would have broadened the scope of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 related to using unfair, unjustly discriminatory or deceptive practices and to giving undue or unreasonable preferences or advantages.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
What's your excuse for not telling your real pig farming story?
2017-10-17 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Ten tips to assist you in sharing your agriculture story.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Jim Long Pork Commentary: Hog market shows strength
2017-10-17 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Category: Agriculture and Forestry
Unresolved Technical Issues Under CETA Being Discussed
2017-10-17 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - Canada's Minister of Agriculture says governments and industry are working toward resolving issues that are limiting Canadian pork and beef producers' access to Europe under CETA, Bruce Cochrane reports.
Category: Agriculture and Forestry