Preweaning mortality is a complex issue, says Cara Haden, DVM, of Pipestone Veterinary Service. That’s why the pork industry continues to search for answers to improve pig livability on the farm.

Cattle and hog feeders are benefitting from dramatically lower grain and feed costs this year while live animal sale prices are higher. Profit margins for both species have doubled in the past month.

The opportunities to grow pork demand are there — data backs that up. PORK Editor Jennifer Shike says it’s time we own our part to make that happen. Here’s how a trip to Tony’s Fresh Market gave her a new perspective.

Unrelenting inflation continues to weigh down the U.S. economy and agriculture. Still, CoBank says it believes the Fed will stick with its decision to cut interest rates three times in 2024.

When Trish Cook, past president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, joined 20 Iowa pig farmers on a trip to California to see the effect of Proposition 12, she wasn’t surprised by the amount of chaos it’s created.

U.S. pork exports to Central America were outstanding in 2023, and the momentum is continuing in 2024. One of the reasons for this growth is an increased focus on showing targeted consumers how to properly prepare pork.