Facing a tidal wave of misinformation from non-experts, producers and veterinarians are stepping up as social media advocates to bridge the gap between consumer curiosity and the realities of livestock production. Learn how industry professionals are building trust and public understanding one post at a time.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in May 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $74.67, up $5.66 for the week, and $5.76 above the average cash price for the week of $68.91.

Why is USMEF’s Dan Halstrom encouraged by the robust and resilient global demand for U.S. pork? Exports to Mexico, but also in a broad range of international markets, showed a steady performance for pork in recently released September data.

Although some fans were less than impressed by the game’s final score, what followed the Big 10 football championship game had many pork producers smiling.

The investigation will examine 2024 pork imports and their impact on Mexico’s pork industry from 2022 to 2024.

Eight years ago, the pork industry took a hard look at mortality in all phases of production, realizing that 35% of pigs born in the U.S. never enter the human food chain. Here’s a look at how the industry is improving livability today.