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Expanding on the successful Bacon Buddies swine shows at the Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Pork Producers Association encourages groups across the state to organize their own shows through ‘Bucks for Bacon Buddies.’

It’s a message that Paul Sundberg can’t hear enough: The Swine Health Information Center’s efforts are helping me make important decisions on my farm.

Records were smashed for a second consecutive year at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Jr. Sale of Champions. Since the 2020 auction, the Jr. Sale of Champions revenues have increased by more than 35%.

Here’s a look at the latest company news in the pork industry.

Hong Kong reported an outbreak of African swine fever on a farm near the border with mainland China, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.

Scott Brown, livestock economist at the University of Missouri, shares his thoughts on the outlook of pork in 2023, including exports, and how producers might want to mitigate risk.

In the U.S., PRRSV L1C variant of RFLP 1-4-4 has been a significant challenge. Now PRRSV L1C 1-2-4 is a concern. In Spain, a PRRSV strain called Rosalia is causing problems. Here’s an opportunity to learn more.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 13,515 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $90.49, up $11.27 per head from last week.

New steps are being taken by USDA to help increase U.S. preparedness to respond to high-consequence foreign animal diseases.