Ashley Rodgers, a farmer new to the Carroll County area, is bringing in a unique breed: Meishan pigs. At the Nov. 4 Carroll County Board of Commissioners meeting, Rodgers was granted a rezoning permit ...

To the editor: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could decide the fate of California’s animal welfare law for eggs and meat sold in the state. In reality, there is no animal, bred ...

Last year it cost more to raise a hog than it brought in at sale. This year is looking slightly better so far for pork production, but input costs—such as energy and labor—remain high. Growing up on a ...

A law concerning the humane housing of pigs that recently went into effect won’t change the practices of many Berkshire farmers. But it could mean a boost in sales. “I think for smaller farmers, like ...