CFTC says expanding trading hours would ensure markets remain vibrant, while commercial hedgers and commodity brokers who work with farmers say it will fuel volatility and won’t make the markets stronger.

Filling the nation’s protein gap is critical, National Pork Producers Council president Duane Stateler says, especially for those focused on food insecurity and improving the health of our nation.

During the spring USMEF conference, herd rebuilding, market disruption and building demand were discussed.

Pork producers’ wins included in House-passed reconciliation bill provide hope for farmers during uncertain times.

Working to confront mental health challenges in agricultural communities and the associated stigma, Rural Minds provides support through information and resources.

Expect a rebalancing of global pork trade, modest supply growth and ongoing volatility in 2025, experts say in RaboResearch’s Global Pork Quarterly report.