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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,325 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $95.33, up $7.14 per head from last week.

A semi-truck with a trailer suddenly burst into flames, causing the side of the trailer to split open, while traveling down Interstate 29 near Oxbow, N.D.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Jan. 3 that it will award $306 million to continue its H5N1 Avian Flu response.

The three big pathogens, E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella, have been responsible for those recalls.

Fresh pork consumption is on the rise in Argentina, a country that is known for consuming more beef than any other in the world.

The Senate kicked off quietly as the House steals the spotlight to start 2025. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plans to pass individual appropriations bills and a farm bill as well as focus on regular order and extended floor debates.

Cash cattle averaged $195.68 per cwt. while lean carcass hog prices were at $81.02 per cwt., both up slightly from last week.

The main surprise in the Dec. 1 Hogs and Pigs Report is a record September-November pig crop, up more than 2.0% from a year ago and just above the upper end of the range of pre-report expectations.

Jason Pooley won the 2024 Farm Journal’s PORK Best Beards Contest, praised for his well-groomed, bold beard and mustache.

From a possible trade war to brewing discontent within the country, there are five significant trends poised to shape China in the coming year.