Nebraska organizations have formed a new group, the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (A-FAN) to help farmers spread the word about the economic and social importance of agriculture and livestock to Nebraska communities.
President is Rod Johnson, executive director of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are tracking how spread of the parasite trichinae (Trichinella spiralis) throughout Europe, North America...
The recession may actually help pork producers because of feed costs are ratcheting down, says Purdue University Extension Marketing Specialist Chris Hurt.