Much consideration should be given to the impact of limiting food supplies on those among us who can't afford to be too idealistic. 

Supply situation is bullish; report confirms no expansion in U.S. hog market.

Restaurant industry employment still down 2.3 million jobs at the end of 2020 as establishments look to reopen.

Producers have opportunity to repair some of the financial wounds inflicted by COVID-19.

Farm Bureau economists weigh in on what the likely biggest ag market movers will be in 2021.

Hosted by Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa Pork Producers Association, webinars will be offered on four consecutive Wednesdays from Aug. 19 through Sept. 9.

In the 120- to 179-pound group, there were 16.09 million head, up 11.8% from last year. The 180-and-over group had 14.687 million head up 12.8% from last year.

Despite anticipated small production contraction, FAO says the United States will likely see its exports surge by 13%.

Global production is forecast 7% lower year-over-year, largely due to reduced output in China, Vietnam and Philippines, all countries affected by African swine fever.

The average Minnesota hog farm generates $1.5 million in economic activity.