Pork Business
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.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $101.30, up $1.72 for the week, and $1.27 above the average cash price for the week of $100.03.
Kari Underly demonstrates creative cuts to encourage consumers and meat professionals.
Canadian regulators have determined PIC’s PRRS-resistant pigs are safe for consumption and approved for manufacturing and importing. Approval was granted after three separate Canadian regulatory agencies conducted independent reviews of research and data.
The new class includes 19 individuals from across the country in an effort to cultivate leaders who will champion the industry and advocate for its continued success.
Biosecurity is the best defense to keep foreign animal disease out. USDA wants to see how you put it into practice.
Lee Schulz details 2026 economic forecast at Iowa Pork Congress.
Driving innovation to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread.
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of Jan. 17.
The Waters Advocacy Coalition says new definitions provide much-needed clarity and transparency while better preserving the states’ primary role in regulating water resources and land use within their boundaries.
The National Pork Producers Council supports quick passage of a new farm bill that fixes the problems caused by Proposition 12 and continues to advocate for the year-round needs for labor in the pork industry.
Smithfield has secured rights to sell and market the iconic hot dog brand into perpetuity. How will this impact U.S. pork and beef producers?
How quickly will La Niña exit this year, and when will El Niño enter the picture? Not all meteorologists agree with NOAA or one another, but the timing could have a major impact on weather this spring and summer.
Dean Frazer has been named president of Iowa’s largest state organization representing pork producers.
Many dietary strategies focus on supporting the mucosal microbiota through the use of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics to improve pig performance.
What if you only had to give your info to USDA once? NRCS Chief Bettencourt says that’s the goal, one file for FSA, NRCS and other agencies within USDA, so staff can get back to the basics of better serving farmers.
Strong demand for U.S. pork has pushed importers to outbid other buyers in the region, taking larger volumes at higher prices.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $99.57, up $5.64 for the week, and $8.60 above the average cash price for the week of $90.97.
Output during October-December in the world’s largest pork producer surged to 15.7 million metric tons.
Here’s a look at some of the latest headlines from the pork industry.
Could a “pay-for-play” approach help incentivize excellence in the pork industry? Chet Mogler shares how Pig Hill Farms plans to reward contract growers for prioritizing biosecurity.
Understanding long-term trends in E. coli virulence gene detection is key to interpreting diagnostic results and guiding prevention strategies.
When disease outbreak investigations are conducted systematically with the goal of identifying biosecurity hazards within the production system, they consistently generate insights that make the time and resources invested worthwhile.
The AirStorm Pro fan line with Omni-EC Direct Drive Technology is available in a retrofit kit.
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of Jan. 10.
The court issued more rulings Wednesday but did not act in the tariffs case, which was argued on Nov. 5.
With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
Nik Patel steered a series of astonishing agriculture-related scams and racked up a whopping 52-year prison sentence.
If pork producers are not willing to show up for the hard conversations, they’ll be left out of the equation, says Maddie Hokanson. She shares how she took the opportunity to help change the narrative about animal agriculture.