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Cargill has named Brian Sikes as the company’s president and CEO effective Jan. 1, 2023. Current CEO Dave MacLennan will assume the role of Executive Chair of Cargill’s Board of Directors.

Ralco President Emeritus Jon Knochenmus passed away on Nov. 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67.

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Antimicrobials are some of the most critical tools for treating infections and saving people and animals. That’s why APHIS is making up to $3 million in funding available to create antimicrobial resistance dashboards.

On Sept. 2, The Maschhoffs sold its Oklahoma production pod to Seaboard after discussions concerning Seaboard’s pig needs in Oklahoma. Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, sheds insight on the decision.

Pig farmers in the Philippines are working with the Department of Agriculture to develop a more cohesive action plan to protect and further develop the local pork industry.

PRRS continues to be the most economically significant disease affecting the U.S. swine industry. Boehringer Ingelheim is launching a PRRS Knowledge Manual, chronicling years of research and best practices for control.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 12,685 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $61.37, up $4.18 per head from last week.

Most now look for President Biden to increase his use of executive orders and regulations to fulfill some other goals, including those in the coming farm bill.

If Upside gets USDA approval next, the company said it could start pumping out 50,000 pounds of “no-kill” meat products every year.