Environmental samples can help evaluate the level of biosecurity on a farm. A group of Kansas State University scientists evaluated the effect of freeze–thaw cycles and storage at 4°C and room temperature on ASF virus DNA detection in environmental samples.

U.S. pork exported to China will still face a minimum total tariff rate of 57%. Previously, U.S. pork was tariffed at 172%, which makes it impossible for U.S. pork producers to compete in that market.

The $95-million expansion includes construction and new processing equipment, and is expected to create 100 new jobs.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 12,000 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.28, down $0.01 per head from last week.

Protecting people, pigs and the planet remains at the heart of the Spronk family’s multifaceted farming enterprise.

Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.