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Shoot, trap, pressure and push, but the march of wild pigs continues across the United States. However, a chemical cavalry is approaching and may provide a major weapon in the control arsenal used by landowners and farmers: Kill the ultimate beast of survival with a poison pill?

Working in an environment where co-workers can rely upon one another and are confident in each other’s abilities is very rewarding.

Pork eating at 11-year low among Germans, EU’s top consumers.

Soy agreement is latest China-U.S. agreement in 100-day round.

Eagle Grove City Administrator George McGuire said the planned Prestage hog processing plant in Wright County, Iowa is an example of how an industry can breathe new life into rural areas.

The front and back month contracts for pork are lingering near the $80 per head mark. It’s a price some didn’t expect to hang out this long with a flush of pork on the market.

Weaning is a critical time in a pig’s life. Try to control as many variables as you can, and consider these tips for keeping pigs on the right track.

The majority of research on gut function in weaned pigs has focused on the first 1-2 weeks post-weaning while the long-term impacts are often overlooked.

Grain quality issues can create additional problems with weaned piglets, but so can the protocols meant to protect pigs against contaminated feed, say researchers.