Pork Business
The real “Bullet Train” moment for pork production isn’t just about adopting new software, but about redesigning how information flows across your entire operation to move from reacting to events to anticipating them.
Transforming swine data into actionable insights requires a foundation of clean, real-time records to drive smarter health, financial and management decisions.
University of Arkansas researchers find that oregano and rosemary extracts support better long-term pig growth and gut health than traditional antibiotics.
How combining vision, creativity and technology can fuel the entrepreneurial drive.
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China is accelerating the use of fermented local ingredients to slash its reliance on imported soybeans as trade tensions with the U.S. intensify.
The National Pork Board enlists actress Paulina Chávez for “Explora Todo el Gusto del Pork,” a new campaign aimed at driving everyday pork demand among U.S. Hispanic consumers.
While pork export value is on a record-setting pace fueled by growth in Mexico and Japan, U.S. beef exports faced a decline in early 2026 due to limited market access in China.
Smithfield innovates new bratwurst flavors just in time for the summer grilling season.
“This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen in American agriculture in my lifetime,” says Bill Peter. “It ends with glass and metal covering millions of acres.”
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.69, down $9.36 for the week, and $8.39 below the average cash price for the week of $80.08.
The Common Swine Industry Audit is shifting focus to positive welfare outcomes to ensure U.S. pork remains a trusted, high-quality staple in the global supply chain.
Adron Belk uses data to cut costs, improve yields and make every decision, from fertilizer usage to what tire pressure he uses when planting. The precision-driven strategy is what’s helping drive profitability.
With porcine circovirus type 2d becoming more prevalent in production systems, experts explain how moving to homologous protection can take circovirus “off the table” so you can focus on tougher challenges like PRRS.
Costco’s viral “I Got That Dog in Me” bourbon has sparked a hot dog frenzy, commanding resale prices of up to $1,000.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
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For the past 20 to 30 years, PRRS has taken an incredible toll on the farmers and veterinarians striving for the best possible animal health outcomes.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
Is wean-to-market filtration the next leap in biosecurity for producers brave enough to challenge the current paradigms of PRRS control?
New voluntary labeling standards take effect as Secretary Rollins shares her support of mandatory labeling.
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How using phosphate-free cleaners can help the environment while securing biosecurity on your farm.
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As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.
After a nearly $900 billion surge in growth over the past year, the U.S. food and agriculture industry continues to serve as a primary engine for national commerce, trade and local economic stability across every state, a new study shows.
As construction costs for a standard finishing barn approach $1 million, experts discuss how today’s contract growers can protect their ROI through enhanced biosecurity, manure management and a heightened focus on the first 48 hours of pig reception.
A new reciprocal trade agreement with Ecuador is set to transform a minimal market into a promising opportunity for U.S. beef and pork producers.
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While all swine operations implement diets and management strategies with the end in mind, 2026 should bring even a sharper pencil to maximize this opportunity.
A 25-year record of Gallup polling shows something rare: durable, lopsided public trust for agriculture – and policymakers must understand this.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $81.05, down $4.68 for the week, and $0.04 below the average cash price for the week of $81.09.