A new study asks a deceptively simple question: what is the best way to feed artificially reared pigs? The answer has implications not just for ag, but for biomedical research where pigs are used to study human medicine.

Two questions come to mind when comparing Brazil to the U.S. What is driving Brazil’s increase in production and what production-related changes are occurring in Brazil?

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agriculture specialists assigned to the bridge seized a total of 112.86 kgs of chorizo, 3.81 kgs of pork sausage, 1.40 kgs of blood sausage. A $1,000 civil penalty was issued.

The sales disruption shows how the tariff war escalated by President Donald Trump is upending global trade and forcing changes at a prominent food company that pays U.S. farmers to raise hogs.

With all of these concerns weighing heavy on consumers now, there’s no question that it’s more important than ever to market products and build affinities in this environment.

As immigration issues continue to be a significant concern for farmers nationwide, proactive measures and informed strategies are essential to minimize potential disruptions.