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From January 2020 to May 2022, retail pork prices increased 27%, according to a recent report. What root causes led to this lofty increase? Experts Dr. Jayson Lusk and Dr. Glynn Tonsor report their findings.

A round-up of news headlines from the pork industry.

An old bacterial nemesis is finding its way into more swine herds, but producers and veterinarians have several tools to keep it at bay.

There is an industry mantra that has existed since animal husbandry began: Healthy sows birth healthy piglets.

From new products to impact report details, the pork industry shows dedication to continuous improvement. Here’s a look at recent news from Hormel Foods, Feed Energy and the Animal Health Summit.

The hog sector began a major transformation in the early 1990s, and has experienced productivity growth and structural change, increased output and expanded exports since. USDA issued a report examining the changes.

Being an advocate for your employees is one of the best things you can do as a sow farm manager because it pays off in their work and in their mental health, says Danielle Voelkel of New Fashion Pork.

The workplace trend, quiet quitting, has gotten a lot of attention lately. Instead of going above and beyond, employees are wanting more from their work-life balance. The question is how do you keep employees motivated?

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather and wildfires.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 33,990 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $42.33, up $1.26 per head from last week.