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 ...

COTTONWOOD, Minn. — For the last decade, Six Point Berkshire has been developing a Japanese market for its pork. Now the group has set its sights on expanding a more stable domestic market. This year ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production.

Lefty Ayers is raising acorn-fed heritage pigs on his ReRide Ranch about an hour outside of Los Angeles. Right now he has Berkshire pigs , which is about a 300 pound pig. The meat is more marbled than ...

LESTER, Iowa - The Lance and Kristi Knobloch family had their hands full with a commercial hog finishing operation, beef cattle and crops when they decided to add one more enterprise: niche marketing ...

After two decades in which pork chops got nearly as lean as chicken breasts, a new type of fattier, darker and tastier pork is starting to hit store shelves and restaurant menus. The pricier meat's ...