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As a foreign animal disease threat in the U.S. lingers, what protocols and prodecures do producers follow should a worse-case scenario occur?

Walking on pins and needles. That’s what U.S. pork producers are doing with no way to anticipate when or if a foreign animal disease (FAD) will enter the country.

Chicken wings have been a hot commodity the past decade, but as the trend changes post-pandemic, red meat producers may want to take note. John Phipps explains why.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 45,000 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $41.07, up $0.34 per head from last week.

While overall pork exports are down, Mexico remains hungry for U.S. pork. Exports to Mexico have been on fire this year, up 24% in March. The latest data from April shows shipments to Mexico remain on a record pace.

Pork producers recently set sustainability goals for the industry, but a new On-Farm Sustainability Report is revealing the environmental improvements many pork producers have already achieved.

Herd health is a constant worry for pork producers, especially with increasing restrictions. Recent improvements in biosecurity can help, but breeding for disease resilience offers a vital, complementary approach.

Farmers reported selling old crop soybeans for $18 and cash corn sits above $8 in some areas. The prices are proving to be painful for pork producers sourcing feed, and it’s possible those prices climb even higher.

The National Pork Board has elected new officers to lead the 15 producer directors that represent the 60,000 U.S. pig farmers who pay into the Pork Checkoff.

Environment, animal welfare, food safety, workers and financial viability – the five pillars of sustainability, according to Dr. Mitloehner of UC Davis.