Instead of envying the success of beef and chicken in the U.S., agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor challenges pork producers to stop fighting over a shrinking slice of the protein market and start building a high-quality product that grows the entire pie.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in February 2027 using April 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $14.78, up $2.97 for the week, and $22.69 below the average cash price for the week of $37.47.

With Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae positivity reaching 26% and enteric diseases on the rise, Dr. Lisa Becton emphasizes that simple, consistent biosecurity is key to protecting vulnerable wean-to-market herds.

Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson says the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act faces a post-election delay until November, but growers can force a vote during the lame-duck session by demanding H-2A updates with a united voice.

While resilient global demand drove a 6% increase in July beef export value, temporary pseudorabies restrictions dragged monthly pork exports lower despite strong year-to-date gains.

The latest global surveillance reports on an unusual “fox parvovirus” found in pigs in Europe and rising ASF cases overseas serve as critical biosecurity warnings for the U.S. pork industry.