The price collapse in China surprised everyone, Rabobank analysts say in the company’s Pork Quarterly Q3 report. Analysts share six reasons why global pork trade is facing big swings.

Canadian pork producers are urging political candidates to commit to policies that will support a value chain with significant growth potential, including extra attention to diseases like ASF and foot-and-mouth disease.

It’s no wonder Michael Smith wasn’t comfortable with pursuing a career in agriculture when he started college at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo.

Officials in Iowa recently approved incentives for Tyson Foods to assist the company with renovations on the kill floor of its pork plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 25,659 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $42.67, up $0.13 per head from last week.

While there are lots of reasons to believe ASF in the Dominican Republic is not a sure sign it will penetrate the U.S. industry, still, everyone has become focused on it and how slippery it is to contain.