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We need to tell ag story our way
CLARENCE, Mo. — Farmers and ranchers are telling their stories far and wide, from face-to-face meetings to harnessing the popular power of social media. Communications tools such as YouTube, a video hosting site, have helped us put our faces on American food production. As a result, more Americans are learning about modern family farms, including the values and ethics that guide us in providing care for our animals and the environment.By Chris Chinn , July 20, 2010
Tornado destroys four hog barns near Sibley, Iowa
Losses still mounting for Osceola County hog farmerSunday 10:40 update SIBLEY, Iowa — Dead pigs were scattered and strewn about the Travis Dagel farmsite southeast of Sibley Saturday afternoon, more than 12 hours after a tornado ripped through four confinement barns on a path that destroyed farms and scattered debris for several miles in Osceola County.
By Julie Buntjer , June 28, 2010
Pork industry tiring of ’Other White Meat’
For more than two decades, pork has been known as “The Other White Meat.” Now industry insiders think it’s time the meat got a new reputation.
By Luke Meredith , June 10, 2010
Tough winter leads to rising cattle, hog prices
MITCHELL, S.D. — In a year filled with economic turmoil, cattle and hog prices are rising thanks to an unusually tough winter.By Ross Dolan, Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2010
At least 70 hogs killed in Minnesota barn fire
NEW PRAGUE, Minn. — At least 70 hogs died as a fire destroyed a barn in New Prague.April 14, 2010
Iowa remembers 50th anniversary of Japan hog lift
DES MOINES, Iowa — This week marks the 50th anniversary of a project to replenish Japan’s hog population while promoting U.S. grain.April 08, 2010
Kowalski’s Markets recall some store-brand hams
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Kowalski’s Markets chain in the Twin Cities has issued a voluntary recall of some hams sold under its private label “Kowalski’s Signature Smoked Ham.”April 05, 2010
Hormel opens Dubuque, Iowa plant
AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. officially opens its new $80 million plant in Dubuque, Iowa Tuesday — the first plant the company has built from the ground up in more than a decade.March 29, 2010
China becomes last nation to lift ban on US pork
DES MOINES, Iowa — Nearly a year after nations banned U.S. pork over fears about swine flu, China has become the last one to lift its embargo and is expected to accept shipments by early next month.
By Michael J. Crumb , March 26, 2010
Idaho Senate passes measure to revamp swine, poultry ops
BOISE, Idaho — The Senate approved revamping laws governing big swine and poultry farms, a bill prompted by concern more chicken and egg producers will relocate to Idaho as states like California pass tougher animal-cruelty restrictions.March 24, 2010
Mo. hog giant gets community backing at hearing
TRENTON, Mo. — Uncertainty about the future of a key employer in northern Missouri brought more than 1,000 supporters of Premium Standard Farms to Trenton to rally behind the corporate hog giant.By Bill Draper , March 17, 2010
Smithfield Foods returns to 3rd-quarter profit
SMITHFIELD, Va. — Meat processor Smithfield Foods returned to a profit in the third quarter, partly due to strength in its packaged meats business and higher sales overseas.March 11, 2010
Liepold, Spronk keep NPPC seats
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and members to its board of directors during its annual business meeting March 4-6, in Kansas City, Mo.By Daily Globe , March 09, 2010
Russia to open markets to US pork again
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced here March 5 that Russia has agreed to reopen its markets to U.S. pork and pork products.By Jerry Hagstrom , March 08, 2010
Mo. plaintiffs awarded $11 million in hog odor lawsuit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A jury has awarded more than $11 million to 15 plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the odors from a Premium Standard Farms hog operation in northern Missouri.March 05, 2010
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