Buzzing underneath a set of railway arches in central London are hundreds of thousands of little flies, showcasing insect-farming technology that some believe turn into food for pigs and chickens on a large scale.

Brazilian poultry and pork processor BRF SA turned a profit of $165.26 million in the final three months of 2023, ending a seven-quarter losing streak.

As meat scientists try to crack the code on producing highly desirable pork for consumers to increase the demand for pork products, how mouth behavior shapes consumer perception will be an important consideration.

Edgewood Locker got its start in rural northeast Iowa in 1966. The business now spans over three generations, and it’s largely thanks to Joan Kerns who helped start the family business that’s now seen phenomenal growth.

Examining Iowa State’s “Estimated Returns to Farrow to Finish” profitability chart, along with the multitude of calls and discussions I’ve had with producers, paints a stark picture of the industry’s challenges.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 14,133 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $78.23, up $3.92 per head from last week.