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The Top Producer of the Year Award identifies and honors agricultural producers from whom our readers can learn business concepts, ranging from value-added ventures to succession plans to overcoming adversity.

February pork exports totaled 241,179 metric tons (mt), down 4% from the large year-ago volume, while value fell 2% to $671.5 million.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 12,256 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $93.32, down $6.20 per head from last week.

Non-tariff barriers, which also include food safety regulations, are “orders of magnitude” more important than tariff rates.

What are the potential pollution risks from practices like carcass burial in an ASF outbreak and who should be involved in decision-making to minimize environmental harm?

The Top Producer Women in Agriculture Award will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers.

Entrants are judged on entrepreneurial originality, financial and business progress and industry or community leadership.

Safe handling of manure should always be a top priority for producers to keep people and pigs safe.

How is the U.S. pork industry reacting to China slapping an additional 34% tariff on U.S. pork exports?

Pork producers say they’ve had enough with endemic diseases like PRRS, PED and influenza that continue to decrease profitability in U.S. swine operations.