MILFORD, Neb. (KOLN) - At Anchor Meadow Farm, visitors will find pigs with upturned snouts, bristly hair and wattles hanging from their necks. This unique breed didn’t originate in Nebraska. A New ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

Inside the offices of a 26-story pig farm built by Hubei Zhongxin Kaiwei Modern Husbandry, in Ezhou (Hubei, China), January 10, 2023. GILLES SABRIE/NYT/REA "I no longer have to fear losses, I can ...

In the quiet backyards of many rural communities, a small but important animal has sustained families for generations. Known locally as the native pig, this breed (Sus scrofa domesticus) is more than ...