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A new collaboration plans to target research studying two swine diseases -- PEDV and PPRS -- as well as immune system function in pigs and piglets using a cutting-edge yeast-based technology.

NASDA members urge Congress to require USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service to provide at least 50% funding match to state departments of agriculture to ensure the viability of state meat and poultry inspection.

Here’s a round-up of news headlines from Indiana, Iowa and Illinois state pork associations.

Swine producers are caught in belt-tightening measures testing the limits of their resourcefulness. Don’t let the need to save money blind you to the importance of biosecurity for your operation. Here are ways to save.

Matt England, president and CEO of Triumph Foods, is thrilled on the progress a federal judge’s ruling has brought for the pork industry, but he says it’s more meaningful than just pigs and pork chops.

The U.S. achieved favorable outcomes at the recent Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting, reinforcing science-based food safety standards and continued foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural exports.

Improving prices for live cattle helped boost cattle feeding margins but the higher bids and lower wholesale beef prices turned packer margins negative. Pork producers also found improved margins but remain in the red.

December pork exports climbed nearly 10% from a year ago while December beef exports were the largest since August and December export value increased 10% year-over-year.