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Profit Tracker: Cattle, Hog Margins Improve; Beef Packer Losses Remain Triple Digits
Profit Tracker: Cattle, Hog Margins Improve; Beef Packer Losses Remain Triple Digits

Cattle feeding margins improved as prices advanced. Beef packer margins improved but losses remain in triple digits as market-ready supplies remain tight. Pork producer margins gain on higher prices.

Pork Product News: Hormel's Ribbon Pepperoni, Coleman All Natural Meats
Pork Product News: Hormel's Ribbon Pepperoni, Coleman All Natural Meats

Here's a roundup of product news in the pork industry.

What's the Potential Production Impact of a JEV Outbreak in U.S. Swine?
What's the Potential Production Impact of a JEV Outbreak in U.S. Swine?

Although Japanese encephalitis virus has never been detected in the U.S., experts are paying close attention to it as JEV poses an emerging transboundary threat to domestic sow herds susceptible to viral infection.

Registration Now Open for World Pork Expo 2024
Registration Now Open for World Pork Expo 2024

Registration for the 2024 World Pork Expo is now open. Here's how to register.

Seaboard Foods Opens First Overseas Sales Office in Japan
Seaboard Foods Opens First Overseas Sales Office in Japan

Leading U.S. pork processor and exporter Seaboard Foods announced the opening of Seaboard Foods of Japan, its first overseas sales office.

Hundreds Gather to Dedicate Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena at Illinois
Hundreds Gather to Dedicate Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena at Illinois

Over 300 people gathered March 8 to dedicate the “Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena” in the historic Stock Pavilion at the University of Illinois honoring the 49-year career of beef production professor and judging coach.

Opinions

Lori Stevermer - NPPC
Embracing Our Differences for Strength

In honor of International Women’s Day and the contributions women and others with different backgrounds and mindsets have brought to this world, Lori Stevermer says it's a fitting way to kick off her NPPC presidency.

Jennifer Shike
A Grateful Mom on National Pig Day

It’s cold, windy and rather dreary in central Illinois today. But when I looked at the calendar, I had to smile despite my not-so-inspiring surroundings. Here’s why. 

Cora Key
Remember the Blue-Ribbon Lessons

When people ask what made Winter National a success, I'm quick to say it was not the numbers, format, or lack of complaints. It was simply the smile on the next generation’s faces as they took pride in their livestock.

Jennifer Shike
Encourage the Next Generation to Chase Big Dreams

Methodical grind. There’s no question talent makes a difference, but what makes the biggest difference is commitment -- the daily decision to choose to work hard and show up.