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Record productivity couldn’t offset softening demand, and patience proved costly. Six industry analysts break down what went wrong in 2026—and how disciplined operations survived.
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Through targeted advocacy on federal dietary guidelines, ultra-processed food definitions and ingredient standards, the National Pork Producers Council is fighting to ensure sound science keeps nutrient-dense pork on American plates.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2027 using April 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $18.31, down $2.09 for the week, and $4.04 below the average cash price for the week of $22.35.
As a wave of retirements reshapes the industry, starting the succession conversation today is the first step toward securing your operation’s future and developing tomorrow’s leaders.
Candidates Jennifer Balkcom, Jamie Ager, and Travis Groo offer competing solutions for small-scale farming, H-2A guest worker visas, and long-term disaster recovery across Western North Carolina.
When PRRS hit production and tempers ran short, Phillip Steber’s calm leadership kept his team positive and pushed Borgic Farms back to near-record numbers.
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