Lean hog futures were lower on Thursday, with a late session sell-off extending losses for front end contracts ahead of the holiday break. Profit-taking from the gains on Wednesday weighed on the market. read more »
U.S. Soybean Farmers Help Feed the World
12/25/2009
The United Soybean Board provides U.S. farmers with tools and support to help them in their desire to help feed this growing population.
NFU Commends Congress for Passing Health-Care Reform
12/24/2009
National Farmers Union president sees health-care reform as positive to farmers and ranchers.
Analyst Sees 2010 Ethanol Demand Increase
12/24/2009
Demand for ethanol in 2010 is expected to rise, according to equity analyst.
Kansas Precision Ag Conference Jan. 21-22
12/24/2009
Get the latest information about new equipment, methods, economics and research related to precision agriculture.
Swine Nutrition Guide Training Conferences Set
12/24/2009
The conferences will be administered by members of the National Swine Nutrition Guide Steering Committee.
Data from Pork Checkoff Marketline
12/21/2009
The Latest Data from Pork Checkoff Marketline, monitoring hog and pork market and price trends. Dec. 21.
Campaign Investigates HSUS Lobbying
12/23/2009
Alleged under-reported lobbying activities of the Humane Society of the United States draws inquiries.
New Recipes Offered for Holiday Appetizers
12/23/2009
The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council has released a brochure with six new recipes for holiday canapés.
Sharpen Your H1N1 Response
11/30/2009
With last month’s USDA confirmation that pigs in Minnesota tested positive for the Novel H1N1 2009 influenza virus, it’s worth remembering that pigs, like people, sometimes contract influenza viruses and recover.
Antibiotic Resistance: A Complete Picture
11/30/2009
According to a report by the American Academy of Microbiology, the causes of antibiotic resistance are varied and complex.
