As construction costs for a standard finishing barn approach $1 million, experts discuss how today’s contract growers can protect their ROI through enhanced biosecurity, manure management and a heightened focus on the first 48 hours of pig reception.

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A 25-year record of Gallup polling shows something rare: durable, lopsided public trust for agriculture – and policymakers must understand this.

While all swine operations implement diets and management strategies with the end in mind, 2026 should bring even a sharper pencil to maximize this opportunity.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $81.05, down $4.68 for the week, and $0.04 below the average cash price for the week of $81.09.

After two decades of military service and multiple deployments, Michael Williford discovered that the discipline of a soldier and the demands of a hog barn were a perfect match for his next chapter.