Pork Business
The experts in virology and risk management will visit the exclusion zone around the affected area to survey the situation, provide advice and prepare a follow-report with recommendations.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in May 2026 using May 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $52.77, up $6.02 for the week, and $10.20 below the average cash price for the week of $62.97
Two wild boar were found dead near Barcelona and tested positive for ASF. Officials suspect the wild boar ate contaminated food such as a sandwich.
Manure management is more than nutrient recycling; it’s a strategy that supports farm resiliency, profitability and sustainability. It’s a valuable resource that can transform the economics and sustainability of an operation.
With a record number of 18 breakout sessions and a keynote by sought-after consumer economist Leo Feler, the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress will be the most expansive ever, says Cheryl Day, Ohio Pork Council executive vice president.
Weather events the day after Thanksgiving are giving a preview for cold temperatures and increased precipitation.
Despite the use of modern technology and heightened biosecurity, Mother Nature continues to stay one step ahead of the swine industry when it comes to disease.
Improved feeding, manure handling and precision applications can substantially reduce ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions, lower nutrient losses and enhance manure’s value as a fertilizer shrinking the pork industry nitrogen footprint.
Nashville singer and songwriter Adam Sanders is one of the final six contestants in CBS’ new series, “The Road.” Here’s a look at the story behind his new release, “Get It If You Did It” co-written with Missouri pig farmer Jesse Heimer.
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Although this is the sixth isolated outbreak of ASF in South Korea this year, it’s the first time in South Chungcheong, the largest pig farm region in the country and an area that had not seen a previous outbreak.
U.S. agricultural exporters depend on the binding nature of USMCA provisions to access its closest markets and make sales, lawmakers wrote in a letter to Ambassador Greer.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in May 2026 using May 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $46.75, down $2.94 for the week, and $17.02 below the average cash price for the week of $63.77
Whether it’s work gloves, warm socks or tools, when you work 24/7, these gifts can make a farmer’s day all year long. Take it from these pig farmers about what they would like to see under the tree.
Legendary Coach K once advised, “Be as tough as your mothers.” This message resonates deeply with those of us who grew up as farm kids, where our mothers proved to be the unsung heroes of our upbringing.
Movement of viruses in cool weather is common, as pathogens can be mechanically transported long distances. Vehicles pick up debris from road surfaces that can be deposited as live pathogens into new locations, particularly when preserved in snow or ice that accumulates during transit.
New website centralizing New World screwworm information across the federal government.
No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley’s innovative succession planning instrument is designed to avoid unnecessary drama and position his four children for success in the family pork operation.
In an exclusive interview, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi says EPA’s new WOTUS definition fully reflects the Sackett ruling, simplifies compliance and delivers the certainty farmers have been demanding for years.
A new index, built upon data from more than 30,000 sows across global herds, is designed to prove a correlation between claw lesions and sow productivity. Zinpro says the index allows producers to catch issues early before they impact pig performance.
August data showed a relatively strong performance for U.S. pork exports. But beef exports were sharply lower than a year ago, impacted heavily by an impasse with China that has effectively locked U.S. beef out of the world’s largest import market.
An economic study that found the meat and poultry processing industry contributes $57.3 billion to the U.S. economy and provides 584,000 jobs.
Ancient Greek philosophers viewed resources as abundant, not scarce, so economic action was judged not by the accumulation of wealth but by whether it enabled and served a praiseworthy end.
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KiposTech has created a non-thermal air disinfection system that cleans the air pigs breathe, creating safer ‘clean air bubbles’ around each group. The startup is one of four finalists in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge competing for a $100,000 prize at the 2026 National Farm Bureau Convention.
Although the U.S. red meat brand has great meaning around the world, Jay Theiler says the livestock industry can’t take this for granted and must continue to invest in international marketing, especially as global competitors increase their quality to compete with the U.S.
An array of trade barriers continue to prevent the red meat industry from reaching its trade potential in specific markets within Europe and Southeast Asia.
Hands-on training for individual pig medicine is now available at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
Reflecting a marked decline in expectations as margins tighten, ag lenders surveyed in mid-2025 report only around 52% of their farm-business borrowers will remain profitable this year.
Strong financial organization and a solid relationship with your lender can make all the difference in getting a loan approved.