While pork export value is on a record-setting pace fueled by growth in Mexico and Japan, U.S. beef exports faced a decline in early 2026 due to limited market access in China.

“This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen in American agriculture in my lifetime,” says Bill Peter. “It ends with glass and metal covering millions of acres.”

Smithfield innovates new bratwurst flavors just in time for the summer grilling season.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.69, down $9.36 for the week, and $8.39 below the average cash price for the week of $80.08.

The Common Swine Industry Audit is shifting focus to positive welfare outcomes to ensure U.S. pork remains a trusted, high-quality staple in the global supply chain.

With porcine circovirus type 2d becoming more prevalent in production systems, experts explain how moving to homologous protection can take circovirus “off the table” so you can focus on tougher challenges like PRRS.