Pork Business
With no growth in supply expected and lower feed costs, analysts expect hog prices to remain well supported in 2026.
Is split suckling worth it if the research doesn’t show a consistent benefit? Abigail Jenkins offers 3 better ways farm staff can invest time to help pigs and sows thrive.
With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.
The first processor to file a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12, Triumph Foods adds pork to DOJ’s litigation effort against California.
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Early intervention with opportunity sows can help your operation wean more full-value pigs.
Strong relationship over the years has led companies to explore ways to partner more deeply in a new partnership. Alltech CEO says the time is right to align their passionate teams, proven products and shared values.
An updated report shows how U.S. animal agriculture supports global planetary health goals.
Two sessions are planned for next week for the veterinary workforce. Register now to have input and help guide the Rural Veterinary Action Plan.
What’s the cost of M. hyopneumoniae disease on your farm? New tool helps producers discover benefits of undergoing elimination programs on sow farms.
Tyler Moore and Caleb Bacon debut in a new Iowa Pork ad in conjunction with the pork industry’s national Taste What Pork Can Do campaign.
Producer voice guides direction of future strategy to improve swine health in the U.S.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,180 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.68, up $3.29 per head from last week.
Scott Dee and Gordon Spronk have battled PRRS for 38 years. They’ve had enough. That’s why they are calling for transformational change and eradication of this devastating and costly disease now.
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Swine veterinarians and industry experts tackle the tiring topic of PRRS severity at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.
USDA says this is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, and the one most threatening to the American cattle and livestock industry.
Extraterritoriality, specifically addressed by the country’s founders in the U.S. Constitution, is driving up costs for farmers and prices for consumers, NPPC says.
Tyson says this voluntary initiative aligns with the company’s core values of feeding families and the nation with trusted food products.
Because of the temporary nature of the H-2B visa, the Meat Institute says H-2B visas are often not used by meatpacking workers.
If the sound of chirping crickets is driving you crazy, don’t worry. You are not alone. Here’s why some areas of the country are seeing more cricket swarms this year.
The industry has experienced quite an evolution in how sows are fed, says Mike Tokach. Now isn’t the time to stop finding ways to make that process better.
With so many uncontrollable costs in the swine industry, everyone wants to find ways to do more with less. A recent study shows how to get more energy out of high-fiber ingredients.
Here’s what’s moving and shaking among new hires in the pork industry at NutriQuest, Farm Health Guardian, TechMix and Midwest Livestock Systems.
At a high-level meeting on Tuesday, officials urged major companies - including Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuff - to reduce breeding sows, lower slaughter volumes, and keep hog weights around 120 kg.
Protecting sow herds begins long before anyone walks through the barn door. The feed mill, and the trucks that deliver your feed, can either serve as a strong first line of defense or as a major source of risk.
Designed for producers who aim for more than just output, the Nexus 100 sets a new standard in predictability, survivability and system-wide efficiency, the company says.
As JEV’s global range expands due to changing weather and migratory patterns, Australia’s experience offers critical lessons for commercial swine industries like the U.S.
Newly released reports highlight increased funding and key trends in animal activist community. Here’s what farm workers, ranchers and producers need to know.
Major shareholder opens up about opportunities in Europe and how the use of drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic are boosting demand for protein.