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Even though spring brought a period of high profitability, the supports holding up the profit performance of the pork industry are subject to some weakness, says columnists Dennis DiPietre and Lance Mulberry.

As the feral pig problem continues to explode throughout parts of the U.S., a new bait and delivery system may help reduce the population of feral pigs, scientists with Louisiana State University AgCenter say.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 7,245 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $99.70, down $1.61 per head from last week.

African swine fever (ASF) expert Dr. Dan Rock of the University of Illinois weighs in on a recent China Harbin Laboratory paper describing its analysis of ASF virus variants.

Pig farmers in Illinois have the opportunity to take part in a tree buffer cost-share program to implement fresh landscaping on their pig farms while benefiting the environment.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport seized a shipment of prohibited and restricted chicken lollipop pet treats disguised as men’s sweaters.