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Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
South Dakota Pork Producers Council announces executive director vacancy.
The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the farm economy will likely stay strained into 2026. As crops face tight margins, biofuels policy — especially E15 and biomass-based diesel — could influence recovery.
An experimental microneedle painkiller patch designed to provide pain management and improve animal welfare shows proof of concept for the pork industry.
Tackling rotaviral challenges is shifting away from simply treating an outbreak, to more aggressive preventive measures today.
More than 620 boars have been analyzed in recent weeks, with around 8% testing positive for the virus.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
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What do consumers really think about purchasing pork from gene-edited pigs?
After serving as an international trade intern, Molly O’Connor returns to NPPC with more than a decade of experience in federal government relations and food and agriculture policy.
Circana research shows U.S. consumers are open to purchasing pork from gene-edited pigs and cite need to reduce antibiotics as a key driver.
A cancer diagnosis changed Jennifer Tirey’s life years ago in a way that has allowed her to be a champion for many, including the pork industry.
Ohio’s system focuses on setting science-based standards at home unlike “one-size-fits-all policies that attempt to extend livestock housing requirements beyond state lines through market pressure,” the Ohio Pork Council says.
Texas producers need to remain on alert as NWS continues to move north. The newest detection is in the state of Tamaulipas.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
Texas A&M’s Anderson summarizes meat production numbers for 2025.
Here’s a look at the pork industry’s best beards in 2025.
When people open up and authentically share about their life experience, I’ve learned it’s best to stop and listen. The PORK Podcast is full of these moments. Here are 10 things we are still talking about.
As a new year approaches, four economists identify the critical questions producers should be asking themselves. One of the questions may surprise even the most seasoned pig farmer.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins others in fighting food insecurity one ham at a time.
The December 2025 Hogs and Pigs Report offers a few more surprises than normal when comparing pre-report estimates with USDA’s numbers.
“You can’t just look at ‘ag’ or ‘farm policy’ any longer,” says Jim Wiesemeyer. “It’s interrelated.”
Which stories caught the most attention in 2025? Here’s a look back at the top 10 stories on PorkBusiness.com in 2025.
Some of the biggest lessons learned in 2025 will be valuable to keep in mind as pork producers head into a new year. Six pork producers open up up about their own revelations.
Here’s a look at the producer leaders ranked by peers across the nation and recently selected by USDA.
From Rudolph’s glow to Blitzen’s hooves, every detail passed inspection just in time for the big night.
How will the USTR’s recent announcement that the U.S. will impose tariffs on all imported Nicaraguan goods not originating under the CAFTA-DR impact U.S. pork exports?
It would be easy for them to boast about their success, but this pair proves putting people first is the way to experience a fulfilling career that makes it hard to walk away.
The gray wolf has recovered and lawmakers argue each state should be allowed to responsibly manage a population that has exceeded recovery goals without interference from out-of-state judges.
Profitability levels in 2026 are forecast to be about half of what they were in 2025. Lee Schulz, Chris Ford, Altin Kalo and Brian Earnest share what this means for the 2026 pork outlook.
The court-ordered move follows concerns raised this month that the outbreak detected in wild boars could have been caused by a laboratory leak.