Young pigs, approximately 45 days old, spend about seven weeks on a nursery farm in Duplin County, before they are moved to a finishing farm. Robert Willett [email protected] A pledge by ...

A new farm bill slated for a vote this week at the statehouse changes North Carolina hog farm rules in ways that environmentalists say would be bad for the environment, allowing farmers to vent more ...

Since moving to North Carolina a few months ago to lead the NC Pork Council, I’ve been impressed by the friendly and welcoming people, the beautiful scenery and, of course, the great barbecue ...

As the proud son of a farmer who logged and owned his own saw mill, I have a deep respect for the farmers who work hard to make a living and provide for their families. And as the leader of Mt. Zion ...

A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court could impact pig farmers in North Carolina. The court upheld a California law that bans the sale of pork in California from farms that confine ...

Nearly a thousand pigs were lost in a huge fire this afternoon in one Eastern Carolina county.Crews from three counties battled the fire at a pig farm on Highway 903 in Shine for several hours.Top ...

When two North Carolina photographers came up with an idea for a billboard display, they didn’t expect it would be controversial. After all, it was just pictures of some pigs — cute, happy-looking ...