PRRS continues to be the most economically significant disease affecting the U.S. swine industry. Boehringer Ingelheim is launching a PRRS Knowledge Manual, chronicling years of research and best practices for control.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 12,685 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $61.37, up $4.18 per head from last week.

Most now look for President Biden to increase his use of executive orders and regulations to fulfill some other goals, including those in the coming farm bill.

If Upside gets USDA approval next, the company said it could start pumping out 50,000 pounds of “no-kill” meat products every year.

Pelosi is to step down as leader of the Democratic Party in the House, a position she has held since 2003. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says he will remain in Congress but won’t seek a leadership position.

Exciting new products in the industry have been announced, including a dual-detection needle by Neogen, Ford Pro AgPack addition, zinc oxide replacement by Layn Natural Ingredients and new fumonisin esterase by DSM.