Tanneries are starting pilot projects that are intended to improve traceability and help end deforestation.
World’s First Vaccine for Deadly African Swine Fever Approved for Commercial Use
While African Swine Fever has a near 100 percent mortality rate, top scientists are hopeful that the African Swine Fever vaccine will soon be made available around the world.
A New Hog Farming Model for the Next Generation
Steven and Alaina Imhoff knew they wanted to expand their hog farming at Triple Creek Farms in southeast Iowa. And they were convinced that the industrial route wasn’t going to suit them. In 2019, they connected with Niman Ranch, which…
USDA Organic Livestock Standards Set to Improve Animal Welfare and Public Health
The proposed rule has the potential to increase animal welfare for livestock raised in the United States.
A Farmers’ Network Offers Sound Business Advice—and Community
After inheriting his family’s deep respect for the land and animals, Jake Beeler faced financial hardship and struggled to maintain his farm. But a network of family farmers has helped him develop a sustainable business.
The Road to Restoration: Post-War Recovery of the Ukrainian Agricultural Sector
Estimates suggest that Russia’s war on Ukraine has resulted in direct and indirect losses to the agriculture sector amounting to more than US$40 billion.
A Market for Small-Scale Hog Farmers to Thrive
In central Iowa, small-scale hog farmer Travis Flaherty takes pride in raising his animals more sustainably, allowing them to exhibit their natural behaviors.