Talk to any farmer who used to raise pigs, and they’ll more than likely tell you it all changed in 1998. That’s the year that draws memories of agony and financial pain for many. Hog margins bled red, ...

Smithmyer Superette owner Jim Gregg opens a vending machine in the lunchroom at Jennmar Corp. in Cresson. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski LORETTO — After a successful trial run in two area ...

U.S. pork exports are on fire to start the year, led by a strong appetite from Mexico. While exports show strength, domestic pork production looks to be under pressure and consolidation is a growing ...

A Sandusky pork processing facility exposed workers to a release of ammonia gas, the U.S. Department of Labor charged, leading to two inspections, 43 violations of federal regulations and a fine of ...