The past few years have been incredibly difficult for hog farmers, Phil Borgic writes. Now, just as we are returning to normalcy, another looming disaster threatens my livelihood and the prosperity of farmers like me.

Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of JBS USA, celebrated the opening of its new $68-million bacon facility in Moberly, Mo.

Research conducted by Alyssa Betlach, DVM, with Swine Vet Center and graduate student at the University of Minnesota, showed differences in the ability to detect a recent M. hyo infection based on sample types used.

As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, how will the pork industry be affected? Purdue University professor Jayson Lusk shares three potential disruptors that the industry could encounter.

Lawsonia is a cunning enemy because of how it attacks the pig. Although knowledge has evolved greatly since Lawsonia was first identified, many questions remain about how it causes disease and infects cells.

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Rating Outlook of Tyson Foods, Inc. and the Hillshire Brands Co from negative to stable.