Pork Business
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $60.38, up $3.16 for the week, and $16.70 below the average cash price for the week of $77.08.
Seasonal weather models are beginning to hint at improved moisture chances across the western Plains, offering drought-weary producers cautious optimism heading into late spring and summer.
From global threats to farm-level biosecurity, here’s how the pork industry is building a “slat-level” defense to protect your herd.
After passing the House 224-200, the farm bill is headed to the Senate, where SNAP funding could be another problematic topic.
Producer-led group focuses on curbing the economic toll of PRRS and PEDV while shielding the industry from foreign animal diseases.
Years after her story first touched the agriculture industry, a suicide attempt survivor reflects on the reality of long-term healing and the power of uncomfortable conversations.
Thursday’s settlement limits what data Agri Stats can collect, and requires it to offer its data not only to meat processors, but also to meat buyers like grocery stores and restaurants.
Driven by record-setting demand in Mexico and a resurgence in key Asian markets, U.S. pork exports reached their highest March volume in five years.
While muscle cuts continue to move, Mexico implements precautionary restrictions on pork byproducts and offal following detections in Iowa and Texas.
University of Kentucky researchers investigate how modern genetics are outpacing biological limits, leading to growth challenges in the swine industry.
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Texas A&M veterinarians document the first cases of ractopamine toxicity in canines, emphasizing the need for rapid treatment and specialized cardiac care.
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An economic model developed by Dr. Jayson Lusk, dean and vice president of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, paints a compelling picture: adopting PRRS-resistant pigs offers meaningful benefits with minimal trade-offs.
Diesel prices are just 20 cents from a record high, with multiple states already setting new records. Experts warn relief is uncertain as prices could remain elevated through 2026.
Industry experts discuss biosecurity measures, trade impacts and why the regulatory response successfully contained the recent pseudorabies detection.
Trump administration officials signal a settlement with the data firm as part of a broader investigation into market concentration among major meatpackers.
As World Trade Month begins, international commerce remains a core economic pillar for American producers and the broader agricultural economy. Here’s why international markets are vital to pork.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $57.22, down $7.05 for the week, and $20.69 below the average cash price for the week of $77.91.
State officials have launched an aggressive containment and surveillance plan after five boars in a small commercial herd tested positive for the virus—the first U.S. detection in two decades.
Through the “Pork Power” initiative, Ohio pig farmers are bridging the gap between rural production and urban centers by donating $11,000 to provide essential, high-quality protein to thousands of families across Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus.
The new Helical-powered platform centralizes genetic data and predictive tools to enhance breeding accuracy and meat quality.
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When the National Pork Board (NPB) launched the Taste What Pork Can Do® consumer brand campaign last year, the goal was simple: Get more Americans to eat more pork more often.
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With biosecurity being at the forefront of a successful swine operation, detergents are necessary to establish a clean surface in preparation for disinfection.
Traceback links a small Iowa herd to an outdoor Texas herd with suspected feral swine exposure, prompting state and federal officials to move decisively to eliminate the disease.
In a major legislative milestone, the House-passed H.R. 7567 offers a roadmap for the next five years of American agriculture.
As new PRRS strains challenge even the most remote operations, a landmark 16-year study proves that air filtration is a critical tool to reduce disease risk and protect herd productivity.
Rising input costs and geopolitical tensions drive growing pessimism among ag economists, though views differ on how the industry is being reshaped, according to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
Register now for NC State’s Innovation Forum and prepare for a deep dive into health and production at Iowa State’s McKean Swine Disease Conference and Iowa Swine Day.
When buffet scraps became harder to find, Las Vegas Livestock invested in high-tech automation to handle 55 tons of grocery waste per day—nearly doubling its pre-pandemic processing capacity.
Check out how digital tools are streamlining show prep while protecting animal health and saving families time this jackpot season.