Pork Business
Industry leaders at World Pork Expo highlight the risks of over-extending production. To ensure operational integrity, producers must prioritize biosecurity, sound data and tailored SOPs over sheer throughput.
New data from Kansas State University shows Americans still want more protein, but record financial pessimism is pushing consumers to seek value and rethink how they buy meat.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $27.21, down $9.42 for the week, and $25.08 below the average cash price for the week of $52.29.
Five leading economists weigh in on how disease, trade and the “income effect” will shape a pivotal year for the U.S. pork industry.
David Newman and Glynn Tonsor explain why the industry’s next great frontier isn’t better production — it’s building a consumer who values pork more.
Models can’t yet tell you exactly when New World screwworm will reach your area. Cattle movements, weather and reporting will decide how far — and how fast — it goes.
The words spoken around the table can open the door to healing, hope and the courage to ask for help when it matters most.
The USDA strike team uses dispersal by air and vehicle along with ground release chambers to keep the devastating flesh‑eating pest from gaining a foothold in U.S. livestock and wildlife.
By utilizing the top 1% of genetic performers, artificial insemination allows farmers to increase food production while optimizing resource management and reducing their footprint.
Controversy over California’s Prop 12 intensifies as advocacy group spends millions targeting lawmakers who support federal fix to state pork production standards.
From record-shattering export growth to the sudden trade fallout of a PRV detection, five economists analyze the unexpected trends shaping the 2026 pork market.
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Disease remains a major threat to pork production, and industry leaders warn the U.S. risks losing ground to global competitors without stronger controls. That’s where the new National Swine Health Strategy comes in.
In an era of rapid automation, your boots-on-the-ground intuition is the most valuable data point an algorithm can have.
A unique partnership between MSU, the state, and producers is providing the science needed to navigate group housing laws, disease threats, and emergency response.
After 60 years of successful eradication, NWS has been detected in Texas. Understand the history of this parasite, the science behind the Sterile Insect Technique and USDA and TAHC’s actions to protect the U.S. livestock industry.
Ag groups urge the Ohio Supreme Court to reinstate a law banning feral boar hunting and garbage feeding to safeguard the state’s $3.5 billion swine market.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $36.63. This is down $3.13 for the week, and $20.00 below the average cash price for the week of $56.63.
The second round of PRV testing is complete. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirms all farms have been released from quarantine.
From the pressure of constant vigilance to the necessity of a dedicated team, four producers share how they are navigating the toughest challenges in modern pork production.
PIC’s imaging technology is eliminating human variability to ensure the next generation of pigs meets the highest standards of taste and marbling.
Following a two-year interim term, Dan Shike has been named the permanent head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, bringing a record of $12 million in research and a deep commitment to the beef industry.
Six college students explain why the synergy between advanced automation and traditional stockmanship is the key to a more efficient and sustainable swine industry.
While Latin American and Asian markets propel pork to new heights, beef exports face headwinds from trade impasses and market declines.
NOAA officially declared El Niño on Thursday and says the climate pattern has a 63% chance of reaching “very strong” status by fall, potentially shaping U.S. weather through harvest and winter.
Young pork producers are working to restore consumer trust and clarify misconceptions. They say addressing financial hurdles and finding mentors are key to ensure the swine industry is accessible and sustainable.
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Mexico suspends most live animal imports from the U.S. to protect domestic herds following confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
Focusing on accurate, consistent data helps producers bridge the gap between collection and action to drive measurable operational value.
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