Benchmarking provides the essential context to transform production variation into actionable patterns, driving more consistent animal health and improved system-wide profitability.

Integrating economic decision tools with precise nutritional and management strategies will be key to capturing the full profit potential offered throughout the 2026 marketing year.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $62.14, up $1.76 for the week, and $14.31 below the average cash price for the week of $76.45.

As operating costs skyrocket and contract payments remain stagnant, pork producers face a financial tipping point that threatens the future of the family-run barn.

As producers navigate financial strain and D.C. disconnect, realities such as steep input costs, trade frustrations and E15 limbo are becoming decisive factors shaping the rural vote.

Political perspectives are confined to 2- or 4-year election cycles, but these farmers show that farmers think in generations.