Pork Business

The health of our nation is at risk as these dietary guidelines inform all federal nutrition programs, says Iowa pork producer Rob Brenneman.
A friendly competition grew into much more for two young show pig enthusiasts from North Carolina.
From the Madison County Fair to the Illinois State Fair, how one couple’s love story led to a multi-generational passion for pigs.
When it comes to passing the farm bill, what are the opportunities and challenges pork producers need to consider?
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 46,620 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $83.63, down $1.42 per head from last week.
Here’s a look at how a new University of Illinois College of ACES-Vet Med partnership will support future food animal veterinarians.
“This event is about investing in the future of the pork industry by supporting the next generation. It was a fantastic night, and we couldn’t be happier with the results,” says Aaron Juergens, president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
The pork industry must be cognizant of potential retaliation by these three countries on U.S. pork products, says NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says.
Some days are harder than others, especially when your livelihood depends on factors outside of your control. But the good days remind Zach and Katlyn Cain why they do what they do. Here’s the first in our #porklovestories series.
Mackenzie Bressler will lead CPPA’s efforts to support California’s pork producers and strengthen the state’s pork industry.
USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the increases were driven by diversification of export markets and delivered a value of $66 per head slaughtered on pork.
When’s the best time to buy new or used ag equipment in 2025? The two most trusted voices in the ag equipment marketplace offer answers on the first episode of their “new” podcast.
Winter can feel like it goes on forever. Three Ohio pork producers share why they believe winter is the perfect time to get off the farm to prioritize networking and growth opportunities at the Ohio Pork Congress.
As labor shortages in the ag industry persist, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of the H-2A and H-2B programs.
A staggering 345% increase in government payments — from $9.3 billion in 2024 to $42.4 billion in 2025 — is the key factor behind the income boost.
Pork producers gather to recognize the hard work and dedication that so many have made to help make Ohio’s pork industry better.
Now that final rule is out, we need to make sure US SHIP has the resources needed to stay afloat, NPPC’s Chase Adams says.
Cash cattle remained steady at $209.97 per cwt., while lean carcass hog prices came in slightly higher at $85.56 per cwt.
Substantial evidence indicates that vehicle movement is closely linked to the spread of diseases among animal production sites.
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
Tariffs, global demand and sustainability drew producers in for day two of the Ohio Pork Congress in Lima.
For farmers, managing high levels of stress is part of the job. Recent research suggests farmers aged 45 and up have an increased risk of heart disease compared to their non-farming peers.
From influenza and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome to H5N1 and sow care, here’s a glimpse of what we heard at the Swine Health Symposium in Ohio.
United Animal Health and current investors support Genvax’s paradigm shift in vaccine response to infectious animal diseases.
Researchers evaluate various cleaning protocols to mitigate porcine epidemic diarrhea virus spread from a contaminated trailer to the farm.
The Swine Health Information Center released its 2025 Plan of Work, following a year of unprecedented success. Here’s what’s next.
“It’s unlikely that changes in tariffs will impact prices headed into the Super Bowl, however, we’ll see how it plays out in the coming weeks,” Dr. Michael Swanson says.
The current One Health crisis brought about by the challenge of viral diseases and the need to improve the level of biosecurity practiced across species has spurred the AVMA to take a big step forward to protect animals.
Trump recently signed three executive orders imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. This marks the first time a president has used powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977.
The yakiniku industry is a big user of variety meat, beef tongue, sometimes pork tongue and also intestine, large and small, says USMEF’s Tom Kasatani.
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