When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2027 using May 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $18.48, up $0.17 for the week, and $2.67 below the average cash price for the week of $21.15.

Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.

RealClearInvestigations follows the money and public records behind the fight against congressional action on California’s Proposition 12, calling into question the campaign’s financing and leadership.

Both candidates grew up raising pigs on Nebraska family farms, but Gov. Jim Pillen and challenger Lynne Walz offer contrasting roadmaps on tariffs, property tax reform and rural economic growth.

As Illinois prepares to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Republican candidate Don Tracy and Independent candidate Whitfield Harrington lay out their competing visions for the Farm Bill, input costs and representing Illinois producers in Washington.

A new sensory study reveals that younger consumers aren’t actively disliking pork—they’re unimpressed by it, and winning them back will require prioritizing flavor over tenderness.

Led by Reps. Kaptur, Finstad and Davis, H.R. 10911 would establish permanent federal authority for the US SHIP program to certify herd health and safeguard the food supply.

Compeer Financial partners with swine producers and industry innovators to build a more integrated, producer-led future for pork production.