Redefining the weeknight dinner, Smithfield’s first-of-its-kind lineup of pre-cut, pre-marinated pork offers restaurant-quality flavor with zero prep work.

Today’s market is evolving, not just correcting, according to ag economists. To win the long game, farmers are using generics and delaying machinery purchases as trade shifts to allies and consumers demand premium meat portions.

As market weights continue to rise, a recent study evaluates whether modern chilling systems can keep up—and the results offer good news for meat quality.

While we often focus on winning, the true value of livestock judging lies in the character traits and “intangible advantages” that stay with a person long after the final card is turned in.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.10, down $0.59 for the week, and $9.89 below the average cash price for the week of $80.99.

A fast-developing El Niño could bring much-needed rain to the Plains, but timing and coverage remain uncertain. Brian Bledsoe explains what a strong event could mean for drought relief.