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From the feed mill to the sow barn and from the boardroom to the halls of government, meet young leaders leveraging their livestock experiences to shape the future of U.S. pork.
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Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 bolsters farm safety nets and updates conservation programs, but notably excludes Prop 12, E15 and pesticide labeling.
While misconceptions cause consumer skepticism, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) provide the vital efficiencies, strict animal welfare standards and economies of scale needed to feed a growing global population.
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Industry experts say that in a year of steady prices and lurking risks, producers should prioritize patient marketing and operational discipline over chasing “home run” profits.
Industry leaders at World Pork Expo highlight the risks of over-extending production. To ensure operational integrity, producers must prioritize biosecurity, sound data and tailored SOPs over sheer throughput.
New data from Kansas State University shows Americans still want more protein, but record financial pessimism is pushing consumers to seek value and rethink how they buy meat.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $27.21, down $9.42 for the week, and $25.08 below the average cash price for the week of $52.29.
Five leading economists weigh in on how disease, trade and the “income effect” will shape a pivotal year for the U.S. pork industry.
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