Outside perspectives can breathe fresh life and insight into your business. Ten industry leaders in technology, economics, nutrition and health share advice for producers during a pivotal time in the pork industry.

The younger demographic wants to stay in touch with their culture, says Jose De Jesus of the National Pork Board. That’s why culture is a major focus in the Pork Checkoff’s most recently introduced strategic campaigns.

Proposition 12. Sideways breeding inventory. Astronomical input costs. Declining consumer demand. The issues affecting the pork outlook go on and on. Five economists share perspective on what’s ahead.

Management of livestock is essential for a healthy herd. Some medications can be avoided with observation and understanding of a herd health plan, which is the main objective of the management over medication concept.

A pig showman, golfer and FFA officer, Paizlee Hardin was a happy high school sophomore. But on March 15, her life as she knew it changed when she began experiencing “crazy symptoms” and lost her ability to walk.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 7,150 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $41.20, down $2.98 per head from last week.