Pork Business
Rising beef prices and a surge in at-home cooking drove a 6.2% jump in packaged meat sales, helping the pork processor exceed first-quarter expectations.
Surveillance, reporting and veterinary partnerships are framed as critical ways to prevent a single case from becoming a national crisis.
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New data shows that winning in 2026 requires a ‘digital handshake'—using technology to remove friction while keeping the relationship front and center.
PRRS and PED outbreaks are curbing supply despite record sow performance, signaling a potential breakout for lean hog prices.
With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable.
Moving beyond punitive tariffs, NPPC suggests a roadmap for domestic supply chains that swaps trade barriers for tax credits and capital investment.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $64.27, up $3.23 for the week, and $11.96 below the average cash price for the week of $76.23.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says a multi-agency Trump administration effort will target fertilizer costs and boost U.S. production, with a major announcement expected yet this week.
When a good employee’s behavior changes, knowing how to respond can be challenging, especially when the right answer is not clear.
Experienced farmers, credible veterinarians, the president of the United States, and state and federal government officials on both sides of the aisle continue to speak up and defend the freedom to farm by fixing California’s misguided Prop 12.
She didn’t follow a pre-paved path; she carved one. Discover how Dr. Anna Forseth’s Montana roots prepared her to lead national swine health policy through “unconventional” leadership.
Rusagro has shuttered three pig farms in the Belgorod region due to security risks, resulting in a decline in quarterly pork production.
As global disruptions ripple through the supply chain, rising energy and logistics costs are tightening margins and shifting consumer demand toward value-driven proteins.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stops dangerous products from entering the country to protect U.S. agriculture.
From managing the “summer weight dip” to forecasting 12-month returns, this data-driven tool empowers nutritionists to build feeding programs tailored to operational goals.
The Meat Institute’s latest brief empowers U.S. producers to replace generic global averages with precise, peer-reviewed data that reflects modern efficiency.
South Africa’s government secures millions of additional doses from Turkey to contain the country’s worst outbreak in years.
It’s time to equip the next generation of swine producers with the analytical framework to transform resources into long-term profitability.
From PRRS dismantling immune defenses to subclinical “tax collectors” stealing your gain, learn how coinfections create an unwinnable battle for your pigs and your bottom line.
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While global production climbed in 2025, the latest Alltech survey highlights a diverging landscape of North American contraction and rapid commercialization in Africa and Asia.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $61.04, down $10.06 for the week, and $17.27 below the average cash price for the week of $78.31.
In a candid conversation with Farm Journal, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says USDA’s message to fertilizer companies is simple: “Be part of the solution, don’t be part of the problem.”
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins broke ground on a $750 million sterile fly facility in Texas and confirmed the border will remain closed until the New World screwworm threat is pushed back from the U.S. border.
Four ways artificial intelligence helps these farmers manage their business.
As Senecavirus A cases rise, experts warn this clinically identical lookalike to foot-and-mouth disease requires immediate reporting and enhanced biosecurity to protect U.S. swine herds.
New research reveals a 20% surge in pork prices due to Proposition 12, driving producers to Capitol Hill to advocate for a federal legislative fix in the farm bill.
Keeping good employees is not always about pay. Trust, communication and everyday interactions play a bigger role in whether employees stay engaged and committed to their work.
Discover how Elizabeth Beeler blends engineering expertise with a passion for people to solve complex ventilation challenges and build a more efficient future for U.S. pork producers.