Carl Icahn has decided to drop his proxy fight against Kroger Co over the treatment of pregnant pigs, the billionaire investor said on Monday, days after losing a similar battle at McDonald’s Corp.

From PPRS to PEDV, the health challenges facing swine farms today aren’t going away. We asked four veterinarians to share their perspectives, including what pork producers need to pay special attention to now.

If we, who believe animal-derived proteins are good for people, do not share animal agriculture’s story, those who wish to diminish or eliminate animal agriculture from the food system will lead the conversation.

The zero-Covid strategy by the Chinese government is slowing their economy. In a rare admission, officials have lowered their GDP growth estimate, almost totally based on cities that aren’t working, especially ports.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 8,029 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $72.85, up $2.63 per head from last week.

Diesel prices hit $5.58 a gallon on Friday, smashing another record. With NOAA predicting an above-normal hurricane season, it could introduce more trouble for already short diesel supplies.