That's 14 percent of Nebraska's production, which translates into more than $25 million worth of Nebraska pork annually that is exported around the world. More than 250 people including meat traders, distributors, manufacturers, food service representatives and hotel retailers are expected to attend. In addition to helping promote pork exports, Hutchens said the Nebraska Corn Board has supported the Nebraska Model for pork production, the annual Taste of Elegance pork promotion in Omaha,...

Researchers have developed a new vaccine that looks promising for protection against foot-and-mouth disease which strikes cattle and swine, as well as sheep, goats and deer. Tests so far have shown that vaccinated cattle retain immunity for at least 21 days, but scientists expect that future studies will show that the new vaccine at least matches the six months of immunity provided by current vaccines. The new vaccine has been tested on cattle and swine, and is equally effective in both...

In addition to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), other diseases such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), salmonella and influenza are usually part of any PCVAD outbreak, said John Kolb, senior manager for swine biologicals with Boehringer Ingelheim. In addition to porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), other diseases such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), salmonella and influenza are usually part of any PCVAD outbreak, said John Kolb, senior manager...

China's mammoth and largely successful efforts at improving the lot of its billion-odd people have run into the realities of the limits posed by centralized development. In a nominally totalitarian state, such expressions of protest may appear anachronistic, but they are well within the character of today's China. Anecdotal evidence from various second-tier Chinese cities such as Shantou, Xiamen and Bobai show that protests over local issues such as enforced family planning or abrupt...

In a lot of ways this market may be closer to healthy trading, rather than just running up fast to price levels that stifle ethanol expansion, or which price us out of the export market. The question is how high do we go before exports and demand won t handle added price strength? The market has told us not yet, according to recent strong export numbers. Frankly, this market has been in caution mode, which suggests traders fear a big crop rather than fearing the loss of bushels. This...

The new permit allows the plant to slaughter 9.5 million hogs annually, up from the slightly less than 8.5 million that it now slaughters. Smithfield can't increase production until it installs equipment to reduce the amount of nitrogen in the water it discharges into the Cape Fear River. He had not seen details of the permit because he was traveling. It's allowed to discharge a maximum of 3 million gallons of water per day into the river. The state Division of Water Quality on Thursday...

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - A record 3-1/2 year stretch of profits for hog producers appears to be coming to an end this year due to high corn costs, but a growing export market could again bolster profits in coming years, a leading agriculture economist said. DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - A record 3-1/2 year stretch of profits for hog producers appears to be coming to an end this year due to high corn costs, but a growing export market could again bolster profits in coming years, a...

At today's pump prices, that's a $12 drive east from Chicago in a Toyota Camry, $56 in a 7-miles-per-gallon Winnebago tricked out with a satellite-linked entertainment center, gourmet kitchen and bedroom suites. The formal dedication of the $8 million facility isn't until August, but already enthusiasts have begun to wander in off the highway. This summer's venture will head to Quebec, but Barbour says high gasoline and diesel prices have led some regulars to beg off for shorter getaways....

More than 4,800 claims have been filed against the federal government during the past six years alleging that a child contracted autism as a result of a vaccine. The test case addresses the theory that the cause of autism is the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in combination with other vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal. Lawyers for the parents are expected to present their expert testimony during the first week of the hearing. He said that parents of children with autism...