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NPIC marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 by bringing industry leaders together to celebrate three decades of progress and chart a new course for the future of pork production.

Inspired by her father’s resilience in the 1980s, Angie Traetow shares why farmers must trade distractions for deliberate planning.

Don’t let your dedication put you in danger. Learn how to spot the silent signs of heat stress and protect your team from the summer’s deadliest hazard.

Strong employees are not always strong managers, and the difference often comes down to whether they’ve been prepared to lead people, not just do the job.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $47.91, down $14.23 for the week, and $26.61 below the average cash price for the week of $74.52.

As skyrocketing property taxes and construction costs stall expansion plans, contract growers are pivoting toward operational efficiencies and technological investments to protect their tightening margins.

By aligning modern economics with true partnership, Dykhuis Farms is proving that when the pig thrives, every person in the production chain wins.