Pork Business
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $33.18, up $0.50 for the week, and $16.34 below the average cash price for the week of $49.52.
Biosecurity managers say the recently launched Protocol Farm Visits app takes the guesswork out of compliance by automatically recording barn visits, managing downtime requirements and helping farms stop outbreaks before they spread.
A newly developed lipid nanoparticle platform offers a rapid, cost-effective defense against rapidly mutating cross-species flu viruses.
Is science-backed advocacy enough to protect farmers’ freedom to operate and ease generational transitions?
The question facing U.S. agriculture is whether current farm aid is a bridge through temporary hardship — or a pier toward more structural government support.
Funded through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program is opening $35 million in new grants to help partners across 14 states protect American farms, livestock and natural resources.
Iowa native brings nearly two decades of international trade and checkoff experience to the role as the organization targets bio-based product expansion and long-term farmer profitability.
According to a new study, compliance costs from mandatory country-of-origin labeling would largely be passed to consumers, raising annual beef and pork prices by more than $1.1 billion.
Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of July 18.
The sweeping legislative package targets rapid corporate consolidation in the agriculture sector while forcing major food companies to provide fair wages and safer working conditions.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $32.68, up $5.65 for the week, and $16.15 below the average cash price for the week of $48.83.
The federal farm safety net was designed to offset losses. But some farmers and economists argue it has become a profit enhancer, raising questions about land values, competition and the future of agriculture.
A deep dive into the grit, genetics and “selfless” leadership of one of the show pig industry’s most influential families.
At the Iowa Economic Summit, former USTR Bob Lighthizer warned farmers that China’s soy and meat buying is a short-term play, urging producers to “take off the rose-colored glasses” regarding long-term export risk.
The National Pork Producers Council is backing a federal proposal to restrict unauthorized drone flights over agricultural sites to safeguard animal health and worker safety.
A united front and solid data help defend the pork industry against activist lawsuits.
The full restoration of market access allows a massive backlog of ‘pipeline’ products to finally reach Mexican consumers.
From networking with industry leaders to mentoring the next generation, World Pork Expo highlights how building connections today shapes the future of agriculture.
How a full-circle journey from Washington, Iowa, to the hills of Scotland proved that livestock judging isn’t just about sorting animals. It’s about learning how to navigate life.
From the re-emergence of pseudorabies to unrelenting PRRSV activity, experts warn that “seasonal reprieves” are a thing of the past.
As consumer purchasing power shifts and input costs remain elevated, Matt Erickson explains why now is not the time for complacency in risk management.
Industry leaders argue that expanding the H-2A program to year-round operations is the only way to prevent a total reliance on imported food.
Guided by his father’s wisdom and Ralco’s founding principles, Russell Fent is bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical producer success.
The coalition is urging a federal appeals court to maintain a ruling that routine farm emissions are not “emergency spills” and should remain exempt from industrial reporting requirements.
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Despite the 2020 Phase One agreement, domestic subsidies and strict residue requirements in China continue to prevent U.S. producers from reaching their full export potential.
From ‘culture shock’ to new priorities, young leaders reflect on the life lessons they’re bringing back to the States from an international livestock judging tour.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $27.04, up $3.34 for the week, and $20.77 below the average cash price for the week of $47.81.
From new outbreaks in European commercial farms to vaccine challenges in Africa, the latest reports highlight a volatile global landscape. Biosecurity at the border has never been more critical.
A Canadian ag policy leader says annual USMCA reviews could slow investment across North America but sees an opportunity for the U.S. and Canada to reach a win-win on dairy.