Pork Business
The emergence of L1C.2.45 and L1A.13.49 is continuing to challenge swine health and driving regional outbreaks, particularly in North Carolina and the Midwest.
While overall export volume is climbing, trade restrictions in Mexico are leaving millions of dollars on the table every single week.
From the courtroom to the boardroom, activist organizations are increasingly using coordinated narratives and supply chain mapping to influence the future of animal agriculture.
A new outbreak in a German wild boar near the Polish border and large-scale culling in Serbia have sparked fresh concerns over the virus’s spread across Europe.
The Swine Health Information Center has appointed Michigan producer Joe Dykhuis as president and welcomed Iowa producer Trish Cook to its board to help lead the organization’s mission of disease preparedness and swine health research.
Here’s a look at how companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize farm management, from WiseLake’s new real-time risk detection platform to the nationwide rollout of BinSentry’s proactive feed logistics technology.
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As New World screwworm spreads across the southern U.S., swine producers must shift from prevention to active preparedness by implementing rigorous wound surveillance and rapid reporting protocols to protect their herds and the broader industry.
A fast-moving wildfire scorched over 2,400 acres south of Kuna, Idaho, claiming a livestock building and 38 pigs at Flying Pig Farm before the owner and emergency crews could halt the flames.
Data-driven early warning systems are turning two weeks of lead time into higher profitability and lower mortality.
Yield loss in meat processing quietly drains margins. Learn where trim, deboning, and shift variance cost you most, and what to do about it.
With African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease on the move, real-time situational awareness is the critical factor in defending U.S. pork production.
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Developing pigs that are inherently better equipped to withstand pathogen pressure and maintain productive performance.
Experts say prioritizing employee engagement and transparent leadership are effective ways to drive consistent profitability.
As the stock show community navigates a heavy summer, the NJSA is shifting the focus from banners to building relationships, reminding exhibitors that their value isn’t defined by a judge’s handshake.
Heat stress is a multimillion-dollar problem for all stages of pork production. Here are ways to maximize reproductive performance during periods of seasonal infertility.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $23.70, down $4.84 for the week, and $22.81 below the average cash price for the week of $46.51.
After leading the industry through a global pandemic, this microbiologist-turned-farmer shares why ‘Plan B’ and a refusal to settle are the keys to surviving the next black swan event.
Industry leaders Hyatt Frobose, Mark Hulsebus, Wesley Lyons and Todd Thurman weigh in on why the future of the pork industry depends on a strong commitment to animal livability and long-term business agility.
Four experts identify the emerging economic and geopolitical trends that are quietly reshaping the global protein landscape.
While misconceptions cause consumer skepticism, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) provide the vital efficiencies, strict animal welfare standards and economies of scale needed to feed a growing global population.
The U.S. lets the 16-year USMCA extension deadline pass, opting for rolling annual talks. Experts break down what this means for “predictability” and the leverage needed for disputes.
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
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A Missouri farm family shares the emotional and financial toll of PRRS—and why PRRS-resistant pigs could change everything.
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The National Swine Health Strategy turns research into slat-level solutions. Learn how industry-wide alignment is tackling PRRSV and PEDV today
Profitability returns to the swine industry in early 2026, highlighted by a rise in owner’s equity to 56% and working capital exceeding $1,000 per sow.
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As federal agencies weigh new guidelines, a joint study from Purdue and the University of Illinois reveals strong public support for ultra-processed food labeling and school-based restrictions, while taxing these products remains unpopular.
Rep. Glenn Thompson introduces H.R. 9535 to modernize the H-2A visa program, offering the first statutory reform in 40 years. The bill aims to lower costs, streamline applications and expand eligibility to year-round industries like pork and meat processing.
The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.