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The National Pork Producers Council is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers and the enforcement of “reasonable and equitable” treatment for U.S. pork exports as Congress prepares to renew the African trade agreement.

NOVUS and Nutra Blend help bring the competitive speaking event back to World Pork Expo again in 2026.

Renowned air quality expert and CLEAR Center director Frank Mitloehner takes the helm of UC Davis’ premier Department of Animal Science to lead its global mission in agricultural research and environmental sustainability.

Check out the Sterling Marketing Profit Tracker for week of May 16.

The FDA is launching a new systematic process to monitor food additives, incorporating critical feedback from the National Pork Producers Council to prioritize scientific data over non-scientific factors.

Benchmarking provides the essential context to transform production variation into actionable patterns, driving more consistent animal health and improved system-wide profitability.

Integrating economic decision tools with precise nutritional and management strategies will be key to capturing the full profit potential offered throughout the 2026 marketing year.

When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $62.14, up $1.76 for the week, and $14.31 below the average cash price for the week of $76.45.

As operating costs skyrocket and contract payments remain stagnant, pork producers face a financial tipping point that threatens the future of the family-run barn.

As producers navigate financial strain and D.C. disconnect, realities such as steep input costs, trade frustrations and E15 limbo are becoming decisive factors shaping the rural vote.