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Deploying protein modifications developed by Kansas State, Acceligen announced it’s able to breed pigs naturally resistant to PRRS. The resistance was proven effective through a University of Illinois collaboration.

Another case of African swine fever has been confirmed in farm pigs in east Germany.

As farm shows and meetings portray a crowd that seems to be aging, is there a shortage of young farmers threatening the future of ag? John Phipps explains why an abundance of young farmers may not be on the farm today.

Allison J. Stowell is a registered dietitian and certified dietitian nutritionist with master’s degree, working as a dietitian for Hannaford Supermarkets.

Market participants seem to be more focused on the day-to-day trading in the spot meat/livestock markets, and the short-term impact from weather events, Steiner Consulting says.

Poland has reported outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in five wild boar in the northern part of the country.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 10,425 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $86.38, up $3.60 per head from last week.

Consumer demand has been a key driver of strong pork and hog prices, but will it remain that way in 2023? Steve Meyer weighs in on factors impacting the pork outlook from exports and demand to Prop 12 and inflation.

Editor Jennifer Shike won’t deny that it’s hard to open up and share with others. But here’s why saying yes to those opportunities to tell your story can have a bigger impact than you can imagine.

Beyond Meat forecast full-year revenue above market estimates and said it was looking to control costs at a time when high inflation is denting demand for its plant-based meat products. Shares surged 14% after hours.