Pork Business
The packer/feeder margin spread grew this week in favor of the feeder at $285 per head while pork producers found positive margins of $39.77.
A collection of five studies from 2024 publications can help improve farrowing and wean outcomes, ensuring the health and survivability of wean pigs for transport.
“It feels great to know we are helping feed those in need with nutritious protein, especially during the holidays,” says Kassidy Cook, Olympic medalist.
Can we really move more pork consumption domestically? It’s a question Brett Kaysen says he gets all the time from producers. His answer may not be the popular one, but he wholeheartedly stands by it.
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Recent expansion of JEV into new geographic regions of Australia warrants close investigation to prevent a potential JEV incursion into the U.S., SHIC reports.
Here’s a round-up of new products and platforms to help pork producers.
New technique adds one more layer of biosecurity to help protect the swine industry.
A recent study at Kansas State University took a look at a key factor influencing feed intake – type and design of the lactation feeder – to see if this could help increase intake.
There’s just something about women stepping up to encourage each other to achieve professional success.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 19,940 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $83.28, up $5.21 per head from last week.
Low expected corn prices will translate into relatively low feed costs during the first part of next year. Here’s a look at trends in feed costs.
The Swine Health Information Center partners with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to protect U.S. swine herd.
Scientists Assess a Tick’s Potential to Spread Disease in Southern U.S.
The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.
Hong Kong-based WH Group, the world’s largest pork producer, said its shareholders approved spinning off Smithfield Foods into a listed company in the United States.
Many people fear rodenticides will become even more difficult to access and more expensive to use after the EPA’s release of the final biological evaluation for 11 rodenticide active ingredients.
Scott Dee, a retired veterinarian with Pipestone, has thought about PRRS more than most people throughout his lifetime. Here’s what he’s learned and what he sees in the future.
Two weeks after the pest was detected in a Mexican cow, U.S. officials remain focused on the health and wellness of U.S. livestock.
“I know people are concerned about the tariffs, but the fact is, [Trump] looks at tariffs as a way to get their attention and eventually to get better and reciprocal trade agreements,” says Terry Branstad.
Research collaboration creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.
Texas A&M AgriLife Develops Surveillance Tools for Tick and Feral, Domestic Pig Contact
Qvest LLC has been ordered to pay $171,919 in penalties after federal investigators found the sanitation contractor employed 11 children at a Sioux City pork processing plant.
Information is being sought on industry practices and preferences, research results on consumer perceptions and any impact date labeling may have on food waste.
“AI isn’t coming, it’s already here,” Ben Allen, chief executive officer of BinSentry, said at the Midwest Pork Conference.
A veterinarian, a pork producer and a Prop 12 certifying agent share Prop 12 lessons learned this year.
Packer margin losses grow, with beef packers at a loss of -$91.33 per head and pork packers averaging losses of -$5.87 per head.
Two more Tyson plant closures are making headlines with a new WARN notice posted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Hormel Foods forecast annual sales and profit below estimates on Wednesday, hurt by slowing demand for its snacking and meat products, including its Jennie-O Turkey brand.
Chris Miller has proved the power of one on his farmland, measured by the shaping of American youth.