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Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 40,429 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $43.39, up $1.49 per head from last week.

The holiday shortened week likely caused some disruptions in both product and livestock markets. Analysts share insights into the data that came out on Friday and Saturday and implications for the weeks ahead.

Although the swine industry isn’t chasing bandits and horse thieves, some allude to it feeling like living in the Wild Wild West when it comes to carbon credits and carbon markets.

John Phipps stumbled across a graph from farmdocdaily showing expected net farm income this year. The good times in ag are something in which Phipps encourages farmers to be grateful and he explains why in John’s World.

After Paul Baker passed away unexpectedly in October, nearly 25 combines and 38 trucks came together for a touching tribute. The outpouring of support for Paul left his family full of gratitude and thanks.

John Phipps says Thanksgiving shouldn’t be a weather-dependent celebration. Gratitude doesn’t watch the 6-10 day forecast. John’s annual Harvest of Thanks message is a good reminder for your heart and mind.

Norman Borlaug helped develop wheat varieties in Mexico, and later in Pakistan, India and other locations that helped feed and save the lives of millions of people, and his childhood is quite the story in itself.

Andy Altenburg offers practical advice on evaluating slats in an existing facility.

If development surrounds your farmland and you are feeling pressured to make a decision, here’s what to consider before you shake hands with a buyer.

Some things just take time to learn right. Editor Jennifer Shike reflects on the gratitude she has for colleagues who helped her learn valuable lessons in her career.