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Seasonal infertility is a major swine industry issue, resulting in substantial economic loss due to decreased farrowing rates, reduced litter sizes and increased non-productive days. Here are five tips to consider.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 51,210 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $41.92, down $3.46 per head from last week.

There’s no doubt pork production is a noble calling, says Iowa State University extension swine specialist Colin Johnson. But the reality remains that farmers still have to cover production costs and earn a living.

Training your employees to identify illness and lameness early can improve sow longevity. Here are 4 tips to incorporate in your operation.

Former North Carolina Pork Council CEO Andy Curliss will join the National Pork Producers Council as vice president of strategic engagement, effective April 22.

The National Pork Producers Council led agricultural organizations in urging the Biden administration’s Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to recommit to an aggressive trade agenda. Here’s why.

A new study debunks plant-based meat analogue product claims to be healthier for your diet than real meat.

Ensuring the health and safety of our pigs is a top priority for every producer. While we often focus on biosecurity measures at sow farms, it’s just as crucial to implement strong protocols in wean-to-finish barns.