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The case alleges a years-long conspiracy among leading meat processors to keep wages low.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $93.94, up $2.79 for the week, and $10.61 above the average cash price for the week of $83.33.
Diffuse alveolar damage is showing up in a growing number of submissions to the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
October results are in and the data is positive for the U.S. red meat industry.
As the number of cases continue to rise and inch closer to the U.S. border, livestock producers need to be on alert.
The recurrence of CSF in the state underscores a persistent animal health risk within Brazil’s non-free zone, where the virus continues to circulate despite eradication in about 95% of the country’s pig production areas, Beacon reports.
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An emerging pathogen, porcine sapovirus (PoSaV), has been identified as a significant cause of piglet diarrhea throughout the past few years. A recent study details the successful isolation of contemporary PoSaV field strains from U.S. swine herds.
The latest FDA summary highlights a notable year-over-year increase in antibiotic sales, reversing trends and raising new questions for food-animal veterinarians.
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.
Demand for U.S. red meat is expected to remain globally, especially with an emerging middle class in many developing regions.
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.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $91.14, up $12.51 for the week, and $13.94 above the average cash price for the week of $77.20.
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.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $78.63, up $0.30 for the week, and $6.12 above the average cash price for the week of $72.51.
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.