In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

The Wilson family farm near Paullina has been named the 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year by Niman Ranch, a specialty meat ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Dr. Mike Lemmon's pigs, each valued between $2,500 and $5,000, were supposed to be on a plane bound for Hangzhou, China, from St. Louis in April, where’d they spend the flight ...

As Illinois' pork industry generates millions of dollars worth of tax revenue, smaller pork outfits in west-central Illinois say they had a fairly typical year for production.

DES MOINES, Iowa — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to force the closure of meatpacking plants across the country, hog farmers have had to respond quickly to a rapidly growing backlog of animals ...

The strategy has pledged to bring improved welfare for farmed animals, including by moving away from confinement system ...

Tucked just below Pikes Peak, a stone’s throw from the heart of Manitou Springs, lies a vibrant sanctuary of plants, bees and other animals: Flying Pig Farm. Despite the name, there are no pigs— and ...

A push is underway among some members of Congress that could overturn a measure approved by California voters aimed at improving the treatment of farm animals. At issue: Proposition 12, which mandated ...

Artificial intelligence allows farmers to increase yields by spotting pests and diseases early — and has led to a new wave of indoor growing startups.