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USDA researchers have engineered sustainable machine-washable antimicrobial wipes that can be used at least 30 times for cleaning hard and nonporous surfaces.

Spring livestock shows are underway with summer junior nationals and fall fairs not far behind. Biosecurity should always be a priority for exhibitors before, during and after the show.

Jamie Burr, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in sustainability and environmental program leadership, is the National Pork Board’s first Chief Sustainability Officer. Here’s a look at what’s ahead.

Here’s what six years of crises has done to the Vietnam pork industry.

The global animal disinfectants market is expected to reach $4.6 billion by 2027, according to a Markets and Markets report, up from $3.2 billion in 2022.

Free tuition? Yes, you read that right. Smithfield Foods will offer free tuition to full-time and part-time employees through a new program specifically designed for adults in the workplace, the company said.

The pork industry is buzzing with new people, business partnerships and opportunities. Here’s a look at some of the recent updates across the industry.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 7,379 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $72.50, down $8.47 per head from last week.

“A commitment to additional financial resources for the farm bill will help to transition our farm and food supplies away from ad hoc support,” the Committee members said in a letter.

Non-tariff barriers “are real and can be more significant hurdles than tariffs,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says.