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Managing temperatures for gestating sows and finishing pigs is critical for preserving lifetime performance, muscle development and long-term industry productivity.

The quarterly count shows inventories continue to rise as producers eke out profits at mid-year.

Yield loss in meat processing quietly drains margins. Learn where trim, deboning, and shift variance cost you most, and what to do about it.

From supply volatility and PRV wake-up calls to shifting demand, industry experts share five critical takeaways for U.S. pork producers heading into the second half of 2026.

From the feed mill to the sow barn and from the boardroom to the halls of government, meet young leaders leveraging their livestock experiences to shape the future of U.S. pork.

Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 bolsters farm safety nets and updates conservation programs, but notably excludes Prop 12, E15 and pesticide labeling.

While misconceptions cause consumer skepticism, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) provide the vital efficiencies, strict animal welfare standards and economies of scale needed to feed a growing global population.

Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of June 20.

Industry experts say that in a year of steady prices and lurking risks, producers should prioritize patient marketing and operational discipline over chasing “home run” profits.