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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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Small conversations can make the awkward “death talk” easier and help families plan for succession before a loss forces decisions.
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.
From the frontline trials of the 1980s Farm Crisis to the helm of national leadership in 2001, Barb Determan proves that solving agriculture’s toughest problems starts with quiet grit, consensus and slat-level common sense.
With hunting season underway, USDA’s Dudley Hoskins cautions against containment fatigue and explains why eyes on animals is the best defense.
Rolling out to Walmart, Meijer and Albertsons, the segmented format targets shifting consumer household sizes and portion-control preferences.
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