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Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.

In addition to networking and learning about the latest in the pork industry, winter meetings provide an opportunity to recognize the people who lead change, impact lives and make agriculture better.

From its humble 1948 beginnings to a thriving modern hog operation in 2026, the Eureka-based family is honored for their generational stewardship, industry leadership and dedication to the future of Illinois pork.

As the House Agriculture Committee prepares for a Feb. 23 review, Chairman GT Thompson emphasizes why 2018 policies are no match for today’s challenges and outlines a path forward for farmers and ranchers.

Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of Feb. 14.

A quiet COVID-era policy removed pork from the schools’ menus. Now, the Illinois Pork Producers Association is fighting to restore this culturally relevant, nutrient-dense protein for 325,000 students.

USDA takes action to lower food costs on consumers and strengthen the supply chain through proposed changes to line speed rules.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $96.00, down $11.13 for the week, and $14.14 below the average cash price for the week of $110.14.