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Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 69,480 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $13.09, down $4.66 per head from last week.

JBS USA’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Schellpeper is retiring from his role effective May 1. Wesley Batista Filho will assume the role of CEO of JBS USA.

Competing for talent is the most concerning human resource matter for agriculture and food employers, followed by recruiting difficulties.

When one thinks of a veterinarian, an image of someone tending beagles and dachshunds comes to mind. Glen Almond, DVM, prefers to spend his days pondering Berkshires and Durocs, and the professionals who tend to them.

Streptococcus suis is a normal inhabitant of the respiratory tract and is found in all swine herds. However, it becomes a problem when it expresses virulent factors that cause disease.

Tyson Foods Inc. will eliminate about 10% of corporate jobs and 15% of senior leadership roles, Chief Executive Donnie King told employees on Wednesday.

Often trade is simplified to refer to international negotiations with the goal of opening or expanding market access. However, NPPC works on many fronts to establish a level playing field for the trading of ag products.

Currently, foreign meat that is processed in U.S. plants can be labeled “Product of USA.” Arun Alexander, Canada’s deputy ambassador, isn’t convinced this is a good practice.

The company has doubled the warehouse space available for its veterinary pharmaceutical products. The 1,000-plus temperature-controlled pallet spaces are maintained with a state-of-the-art heating and cooling system.