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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,775 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.17, down $2.85 per head from last week.

Richard Slayman, the Massachusetts man who was the recipient of the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically-edited pig kidney, has died less than two months after the procedure.

USDA’s “Farm to Fork” is one way the pork industry can communicate with state and federal agencies about food safety concerns and help shape policies considered by various agencies. Here’s why NPPC prioritizes it.

As summer approaches, preparing the barn to be ready for seasonal heat should begin before the summer heat wave starts. Here are five things to consider:

When you become a livestock “show mom,” rest assured you’re going to experience your fair share of teachable moments. Here are five reasons why show moms deserve a little extra celebration.

Problem solving. Mock motions. Collaborative discussions. Clever debates. There’s a new opportunity for young pork enthusiasts coming to the 2024 World Pork Expo on June 5-6 in Des Moines, Iowa.

A report prepared by the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics provides insights on the future price of beef, pork and chicken cuts traditionally used for grilling.

May began on a positive note for livestock feeders as cash prices notched modest gains and slightly improved margins. Packers remain awash in red ink.

On average, retail California pork prices have gone up by 20% since July 1, 2023, when Proposition 12 was fully implemented. A new study shows pork prices are surging. What does this mean for California consumers?

The detection of influenza A virus H5N1 in livestock highlights the potential for influenza viruses to infect different species and the necessity for monitoring of influenza-like illness and maintaining good biosecurity.