Quotable moments from Monday’s line-up of speakers at the 2022 American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting covering topics ranging from PRRS to diversity, equity and inclusion in veterinary medicine.

John Deere has captured the spotlight with pictures and descriptions of an autonomous tractor. Just like six years ago, Case debuted a concept model of an autonomous tractor, leaving farmers intrigued.

Current shipping bottlenecks and the importance of a “just-in-time” market loom over red meat exports in 2022. USMEF Economist Erin Borror commented on the industry’s supply chain challenges.

As with all good things, continual evaluation is key to success in the swine industry. Opening the door to game-changing, field-applicable research is the heart of an effort to expand research in swine health.

Congress returns Monday, but to a very different situation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is expected to be one of the key issues President Biden talks about during his State of the Union address.

Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat producer in Russia, plans to invest more than $150 million in new pig farms and a feed mill expansion to increase its annual pork capacity.