US hog inventory up 1% USDA's NASS surveys 4,509 swine operators across the nation during the first half of March. Industry News March 29, 2024 No Comments Iowa hog producers account for the largest inventory among the states, at 25.2 million head. Read More
USDA conducts third national US small-enterprise swine study Small-enterprise swine production is a growing sector of the US swine industry due to its role as a primary supplier of many niche-market products. Industry News February 20, 2024 No Comments USDA's National Animal Health Monitoring System surveys approximately 5,000 swine operations from 38 states.Read More
Federal court convicts Iowa pork producer for wire fraud Court convicts Robert Harry Bickerstaff, age 52. Industry News December 15, 2023 No Comments Pork producer commits wire fraud against Midwest livestock producers.Read More
USDA to host African Swine Fever Action Week APHIS encourages swine industry workers to attend the Oct. 10-14 events. Industry News October 6, 2022 No Comments USDA hosts second African Swine Fever Action Week to inform swine industry about ASF.Read More
USDA announces proposed rule to modernize swine inspection Industry News January 19, 2018 No Comments Proposal would establish a new voluntary inspection system for market hog slaughter establishments.Read More