Commentary: Bad news, good news
Some health issues we have to live with; others we can control, and a new study on heart health suggests that one protective tactic is as simple as getting up off your butt.
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N.D. ballot measure affirms right to modern farming methods
The amendment, approved by North Dakota voters, guarantees farmers the right to "modern” agriculture and bars laws limiting their right to “employ agricultural technology, modern livestock production, and ranching practices."
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Higher feed costs to drive up meat prices in 2013
A surge in the cost of feed grain after the worst U.S. drought in more than half a century has stripped many livestock farmers of profit and set off a chain of events that threatens to drive up world meat prices in 2013.
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Metz Culinary Management sets a 2017 gestation-stall-free target
Metz Culinary Management, a provider of dining management services, primarily in the Northeastern United States, says it will work with its pork suppliers to eliminate gestation-sow stalls by 2017.
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Blame the drought for this year’s expensive Thanksgiving dinner
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is estimated to increase by less than 1 percent. The summer's widespread drought is expected to add another 28 cents to the bill.
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Pork featured at Taste of Home cooking school
Creating meal magic in minutes becomes an adventure at the Taste of Home Cooking School, where pork has been a showstopper this fall, reports the National Pork Board (NPB).
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Confidence high that ag can increase productivity
A majority of consumers and growers agree that modern agriculture can achieve two critical goals simultaneously: Feed the world’s growing population while demonstrating responsible stewardship.
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Voters reject Proposition 37 and Measure 5
Voters in California and North Dakota rejected two ballot initiatives that were opposed by agriculture groups. Both measures generated interest from far outside those states from food advocates and animal rights activists.
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Prop 37: California rejects proposal to label GMO foods
Despite some high-profile support from food celebrities and food writers, Californians defeated Proposition 37, which would have required foods containing GMOs to be labeled as such.
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Pork producers send support to East Coast
To help those in need on the East Coast, pork producers from several states will be rolling up their sleeves to help feed their fellow Americans impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
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Food bloggers learn about pork production
Food bloggers got a first-hand look at real-world pork production as part of the Pork Checkoff’s 2012 Sustainability Tour. The result was a positive interaction and a broader increased awareness of modern pork production.
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- U.S. House votes to force approval of Keystone pipeline
- Alltech Symposium challenges agribusiness to make an impact
- USDA reports no change in pork exports
- Exports: Corn plunges 52 percent
- Here is the next farm program and here’s how you work it
- Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering
