Pork Business
National Pork Board’s Chief Veterinarian outlines critical biosecurity measures and clinical signs to watch for as this parasitic fly expands its range. As one veterinarian said, “The best thing you can put on your animals now is your eyeballs.”
With congressional recesses approaching in August and October, agricultural leaders are pushing for a reconciled bill that addresses both partisan demands and critical livestock protections.
After a historic 10-month stretch of dryness, improving moisture conditions are helping crops and pastures, but long-term drought impacts continue to linger across parts of the High Plains and West.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $39.76, down $6.06 for the week, and $26.17 below the average cash price for the week of $65.93.
A new Purdue University report highlights how North American trade agreements lower food costs by approximately 7% for U.S. households.
A personal look at the people, innovation, and unexpected highlights that made World Pork Expo 2026 a week to remember.
PIC North America’s HR manager shares how overcoming a childhood health crisis shaped her approach to recruitment and employee empathy.
With NWS confirmations in cattle and a goat in South Texas and a dog in New Mexico, leaders say the threat is serious but manageable with producer vigilance. Texas has activated its emergency operations center to support state response.
Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in a 1-month-old calf.
USDA confirmation of the pest in a Texas calf sends a wake-up call to the entire livestock industry to prioritize vigilance and biosecurity.
United Animal Health recognizes Dr. Robert Goodband for nearly decades of groundbreaking research and his profound influence on generations of pork industry leaders.
Conducting a midyear financial check-in for your operation can help you spot money hiccups early, tweak plans and stay on track for a stronger finish to the year.
USMCA is essential for securing multi-billion dollar trade relationships and maintaining the cross-border collaboration necessary to combat foreign animal diseases.
Following the discovery of African swine fever on a 3,000-head farm, Hungarian veterinary officials have ordered the culling of the herd and established rigorous surveillance zones to protect the national pork industry.
Manure is often a major headache, but new systems are turning waste into “liquid gold” and clean water to boost pork producers’ bottom line and solve storage challenges.
A quarantine order is in place; USDA officials say the La Pryor detection is the only confirmed case so far, stressing there is no food safety risk but calling on cattle producers and pet owners to monitor wounds closely and follow movement restrictions.
University of Minnesota studies show the low-inclusion feed mitigant achieves a 99.99% reduction in viable viruses within one hour, offering a safer and more efficient biosecurity tool for pork producers.
How to spot — and stop — toxic behaviors poisoning your business.
Launched at the World Pork Expo, the BioShield VXLA offers MERV 15 and 16 protection with 30% more media area to maximize airflow and extend service life in demanding swine environments.
By integrating health tracking into the existing BarnTalk app, BarnTools is making biosecurity a core component of the connected farm.
The HSW Jet-PACCone brings high-speed, needle-free technology to pork producers with integrated digital traceability.
Alfonso Aguilar Vega, Lyle Lupe and Rob English were recognized for their outstanding dedication to animal health, team leadership and commitment to the future of the pork industry.
USDA has confirmed the sample from a cattle ranch near La Pryor, Texas, is screwworm. A threat the U.S. hasn’t faced for more than 60 years, NWS is not a disease or food safety concern for consumers.
The industry is looking toward cultural authenticity and convenient products such as ground pork to capture younger consumers and provide the consistent eating experiences needed for long-term growth.
NPPC leaders at World Pork Expo detail how proactive engagement and science-based policy work secure critical legislative wins and regulatory relief for the pork industry.
As the final round of pseudorabies testing concludes in Iowa, industry leaders highlight how strategic federal funding enabled a rapid response that protected local producers and global export markets.
By investing in human nutrition research, the National Pork Board is combating misinformation and providing the data-backed evidence needed to position pork as a healthy, versatile choice for every life stage.
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Launching at the World Pork Expo, Zinpro Aqua X-Cell VitalAsa provides producers a new tool to maintain feed and water intake during high-stress respiratory challenges.
Catch illness before it’s even visible: Discover how BioCV’s “smart” ear tags are giving producers a 48-hour head start on sow health and barn productivity.