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While rising costs are turning beef into a “fine wine” luxury, pork remains the reliable “beer” of the meat aisle for consumers searching for meat bargains. By tapping into multicultural shifts and the protein-first needs of GLP-1 users, pork has a unique opportunity to win over new households.
One of the best ways to tackle challenges on your swine operation is to borrow ideas and strategies from others. Four industry leaders and producers share best practices and lessons learned.
Celebrating the people behind Ohio Pork’s progress and momentum, these awards recognize the hard work and ongoing commitment they have shown to make the pork industry better every day.
After a profitable 2025 for many U.S. swine producers, it’s worth asking whether that momentum can continue and how best to respond if it does.
More than 400 pig farmers, lawmakers, ag industry leaders and dignitaries gathered in downtown Indianapolis for an evening of elegance and celebration.
From beginning to end, attendees walked away inspired and challenged. Here are a few reasons why this year’s event was one people are talking about.
Raising pigs in the winter comes with its fair share of health challenges and 2026 is no different. Four industry experts share strategies to rally your operation now.
The H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program is accepting proposals. The Iowa Pork Producers Association unveils its latest lineup of producer events.
The addition of foam-based depopulation methods is a gamechanger for swine producers, says Andrew Bowman, DVM, with The Ohio State University. It’s provides a critical advantage in speed, cost and logistics.
Moving from a “task-oriented” mindset to a “people-oriented” one doesn’t require a massive budget—it requires intentionality. Here are six small adjustments that can make your farm a place where employees truly want to be.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
Under today’s guidance, EPA says farmers can temporarily override emissions systems to make repairs, as long as the equipment is returned to compliance, claiming manufacturers misused the Clean Air Act to block access.
Pork exports on track for top-three year despite slight November dip. Meanwhile, beef finds momentum in the Middle East, according to the latest U.S. Meat Export Federation report.
Global agriculture leaders ADM and Alltech have joined forces to deliver science-backed nutrition across North America.
Prevent employee turnover by replacing “chaos” with clear expectations and hands-on mentorship from day one. Three industry leaders share how you can build a confident, engaged workforce that is motivated to stay for the long term.
Supervising isn’t about doing more; it’s about getting results through others. Here are five easy ways to delegate instead of doing it yourself.
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Texas issues a statewide disaster declaration and USDA makes strategic reallocation of sterile flies to safeguard the U.S. livestock industry and public health.
Producers are expected to take a more cautious stance on expansion in 2026 despite a favorable feed cost outlook.
Harrison Furlow’s journey is a testament to what happens when curiosity meets a “Shark Tank” level of determination.
Record matching funds, research projects, and monitoring outputs underscore value of Pork Checkoff investment.
Although the immediate threat is a public health crisis, the U.S. swine industry is on alert as entry of this virus into the U.S. could lead to devastating industry losses and a complex zoonotic challenge.
The proposed settlement requires approval by U.S. District Judge John Tunheim.
To combat the devastating economic impact of domestic diseases like PRRSV, the pork industry is developing a collaborative, producer-led strategy to focus on industry-wide swine health.
During his trip to Clive, Iowa, Trump reaffirms support for year-round E15, backing corn growers and ethanol, while announcing John Deere’s expansion of two new domestic production and distribution facilities.
Dean Frazer of Conrad, Iowa, opens up about why he’s stepping up to the challenge of leading the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
Here’s a round-up of new product news and mergers in the pork industry.
With the federal estate tax exemption at historically high levels, most family farms are no longer at risk of paying federal estate tax. Shift your focus to income tax planning and preserving the step-up in basis at death.
A new report highlights a strategic vulnerability in U.S. swine industry’s nutrient supply chain.
Brock and Sarah Pillen discuss the trends shaping pork production and the next generation of pig farmers.