Pork Business
One of the benefits of the Mycosorb Evo range includes increased efficacy toward key mycotoxins, including DON, fusaric acid and Penicillium-derived toxins.
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SINCRO delivers tailor-made, smart solutions to optimize nutrition and animal performance, the company says.
National Pork Board CEO David Newman says gone are the days where focus on one component will work. The industry needs to find common ground in the middle and focus on that.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in March 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $63.38, down $2.69 for the week, and drifting below the average cash price for the week of $64.36.
Although entering the pen to verify colostrum production may seem time-consuming or disruptive, a recent study shows this step can significantly impact piglet survival and sow utilization.
Some of the best conversations take place in the farm truck. Don’t underestimate the power of lessons learned behind the windshield.
After weathering historic losses in 2023, producers are returning to profitability. National Pork Board CEO David Newman emphasizes how authenticity and transparency are essential for driving long-term success for producers.
Chris Hostetler says he is optimistic about improvements in the 2024 pig crop data as compared to the past five years because pig livability and performance post-weaning are two significant drivers of profitability.
In a barn remodel, you have to know where you want to be as a customer, says Stephanie Nicholson of QC Supply. What’s your end goal?
Streamlining deliveries and managing biosecurity risks that comes with supply deliveries can be narrowed down to a few key habits.
“We’re doubling down, allotting capital on digital innovation for FBN’s future,” says Diego Casanello, CEO of FBN.
QC Supply offered customers Mike and Nick Wenger a unique opportunity to have a consignment warehouse on the farm. Here’s how it’s changing their business.
The U.S. pork industry continues to find ways to improve pig livability. The newly released Production Analysis Summary for U.S. Pork Industry: 2020-2024 shows improvements made and progress needed.
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Industry leaders expect continued momentum for Brazilian meat exports through year-end, supported by resilient demand and expanding access to strategic markets.
Various programs and reports are on hold. Among them are EQIP and SDRP. Also in jeopardy of being delayed or cancelled is the October WASDE, due this Thursday.
Megin Nichols, the CDC’s director in the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, explains the ties between human, animal and environmental health.
After extensive product research and taste testing, the chain settled on a popular U.S. pork sausage to spice things up a little.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 11,560 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.34, up $1.69 per head from last week.
Research shows oxytocin can be a tool to increase the proportion of piglets achieving adequate immunity within the critical first hours of life.
Coakley proves how hands-on education and mentorship can create opportunities to attract students to agricultural careers.
“Most screwworm migration does not come from adult flies making heroic flights northward. Instead, it comes from the movement of infested animals — cattle, deer, wildlife — and yes, even in rare cases, people. Wherever the animal goes, the parasite goes with them,” says Dr. Christopher Lee.
Peace of mind, return on investment and the ability to make life-changing decisions faster are just a few reasons why pig farmers are making the decision to purchase more technology on the farm.
About a mile after he passed a car on fire, Chad Rieck noticed smoke rolling out of his trailer. Within a minute or two, his trailer carrying gilts back from Aksarben was on fire.
APHIS will host three listening sessions on new funding for Farm Bill animal health programs.
The preliminary class action settlement disclosed on Wednesday is the largest in more than seven years of antitrust litigation by the consumers against pork producers.
Ongoing study collects environmental samples at a Midwestern U.S. harvest plant to better understand what’s happening at these facilities in order to strengthen biosecurity tactics and protocols.
Triumph Foods is the only pork processor to receive zero-dollar resolution, the company says.
A large-animal vet shortage continues to impact rural America. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in partnership with Gov. Jim Pillen and state leaders, is working to reverse that trend through the Elite 11 Production Animal Health Scholarship Program.