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Pork producers are among many praising the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 through the House Committee on Agriculture. Supporters say its provisions will move the needle for farmers, ranchers and rural Americans across the country.
Strait of Hormuz disruptions and refinery attacks drive fuel costs higher as farmers face a 2026 planting season crunch.
Expert warns that the U.S. represents a geographic region susceptible to the introduction of JEV. Discover the critical clinical signs to monitor.
Ohio pig farmer Duane Stateler reflects on his year as president and the family legacy that drives his passion for the industry.
A new guide offers water line cleaning protocols and provides the essential tools to eliminate biofilms and boost animal performance. Learn how to optimize medication efficacy and reduce production costs with these free, step-by-step management strategies.
As the Strait of Hormuz faces potential closure, experts warn of supply chain disruptions just as U.S. farmers prepare for spring planting.
Get an inside look at the hot topics veterinarians are discussing at the 2026 American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
With antibiotic resistance on the rise, a recent study highlights how health-focused direct-fed microbials can significantly reduce mortality and intestinal colonization in pigs challenged with F18+ E. coli.
Sales at a record high, Americans view meat as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Why is a long-term farm bill even needed with the provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill? Industry leaders explain their views on the issue.
Armed with a background in applied science and facility management, Katie Brown is focused on strengthening trust between producers and decision-makers.
Industry experts say its time to move beyond isolated management to a culture of transparency and shared diagnostics. Here’s how the integration of real-time data, AI and regional collaboration is transforming the fight against PRRS and other critical swine health challenges.
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There’s no question the 2026 SHIC Plan of Work lays out a multitude of important topics to tackle in the year ahead. But it’s the process that goes into developing this plan that is the most important.
From AI-driven “social networks” to digital phenotyping, discover the high-tech tools redefining the future of pork production. In an age of algorithms, learn why curiosity and resilience are the ultimate keys to a producer’s success.
The U.S. is intensifying its proactive measures to safeguard the pork industry from the devastating threat of African swine fever through enhanced border security and industry collaboration. Here’s what you can do to help make a difference.
From vaccines to sedatives, not all accidental injections are minor. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing risk and seeking care.
Industry experts unveil a bold 11-step road map to finally achieve a world without PRRS. By applying hard-won lessons from the eradication of pseudorabies, this strategy challenges the industry to overcome its “belief gap” and secure a healthier future for the national herd.
The pork industry is securing its future by turning passionate graduates into high-impact leaders through an innovative, three-part rotational immersion program. Read the full story to see how these rising stars are building the “village” of support needed to tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges.
U.S. Soy will introduce a new economic tool for developing grow-finish diets during a special symposium at the 2026 American Society of Animal Science Midwest Section Meeting.
New oral therapies combine targeted antibiotics with anti-inflammatory agents to improve swine health.
Lessons forged on a wrestling mat and a ranch serve as a powerful reminder to separate your worth from your work. In the face of life’s hardest hits, it is the courage to share our stories that helps us find the way forward.
Despite facing 35 mph wind gusts and rural water-supply challenges, multiple fire departments worked for hours to contain the blaze and prevent further spread of a major fire near London, Ohio.
House Bill 1118 paves the way for improved operational efficiency and real-world solutions for the region’s pork industry by providing graduate and undergraduate students with increased hands-on learning and “birth-to-market” research opportunities.
From cyberattacks to succession, top producers share how they turned high-stakes crises into strategic growth. Discover how balancing data with values and peer relationships can transform agricultural risk.
Persistent African swine fever outbreaks in Asia and Europe highlight continued viral pressure. USDA urges pork producers to remain vigilant in keeping this disease out and devotes the week of March 1-7 as ASF Action Week.
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
Strike the right balance between airflow and heat to maintain air quality without driving unnecessary energy costs during the colder months of the year.
From real-time barn monitoring to solar-powered pickups, Dale Stevermer is proving that what’s good for the planet is also good for the bottom line.
In a major decision, the Supreme Court rules President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs using national emergency laws.