North American Preview

National Hog Farmer Newsletter
Provides pork producers in the United States and Canada with weekly analysis of items that will impact their business. Subscribe

California Livestock Farmers Target Greenhouse Gases 

The California Climate Action Registry has created the Livestock Project Protocol, a guideline for creating high-quality greenhouse gas reduction projects by...

Court Dismisses Challenges to Air Emissions Agreements 

The National Pork Producers Council applauds a federal court ruling dismissing challenges to the validity of air emissions agreements between the Environmental...

North Carolina Keeps Swine Lagoons 

Despite press reports to the contrary, legislation in North Carolina that was passed by the General Assembly does not phase out existing swine lagoons, according to a spokesman for the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC)...

Purdue Lauches Air Quality Study 

The project measures gases and dust released by agricultural operations. Purdue University has officially begun the largest study ever to measure levels...

Iowa Pork Producers Wear White Hats 

Despite the ever-increasing mountain of state regulations and pressure to protect the environment in Iowa, the state's pork industry has clearly met both...

Livestock Coalition Lends a Helping Hand 

A new organization was launched to help grow new and existing livestock enterprises in Iowa, and navigate regulations and siting. Despite rumors to the...

North Carolina Seeks Hog Waste Conversion Program 

The North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) has asked state legislators to create a pilot program to test the feasibility of converting hog waste into electricity....

Environmental Stewards Nominations Now Open 

The Environmental Stewardship awards program recognizes pork producers with all types and sizes of production systems who demonstrate a positive contribution...

Air Quality Workshops Planned 

A series of air quality workshops will be held in late January to help address agricultural air emissions, federal air quality regulations and the most effective technologies and management practices for air quality control...

Manure/Odor Control 

Vertical Biofilter Uses Less Space, Provides Payback.
Horizontal biofilters are a proven technology when it comes to reducing odor and gas emissions from...

Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Next


Latest Jobs


National Hog Farmer TV

Resources

  • Industry Resources
  • Calendar
  • Blueprint Issues
  • Career Opportunities
  • Pork Checkoff
  • Quarterly/Weekly Hog and Pig Reports
  • Product Info
  • People
  • Gilt Selection Posters
  • Green Agriculture
  • State of the Pork Industry Report

Recent News

Pork Demand Slows, But Live Hog Demand Remains Strong

Consumer demand for pork from January through June fell 2.3% from a year ago, according to University of Missouri agricultural economists...

Pork Exports Post Exceptional Gains

May pork exports posted “phenomenal” gains with an increase of 98.2% above a year earlier...

Marketplace Ads

  • VAL-CO

    Swine Heat Stress. Start thinking about your summer cooling options.

  • The Pig Barn

    Pigbarn.com, your complete swine information portal.

  • Advertise in our Marketplace

    Advertise your business here! Find out how.

  • U.S. Crop and Livestock Maps for sale

    Ag Maps for Sale: U.S. Crop and Livestock Maps

Back Issues Archive