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Although the champion animals often make the reels and headlines, I would argue the most important things happening at shows are less talked about.

In 2024, ASF affected seven farms and 585 domestic pigs across Latvia. This latest outbreak, affecting 20,000 pigs, is the largest Latvia outbreak in 2025 to date.

Labor costs continue to rise for California farmers, but skilled labor isn’t something growers are able to find with the current H-2A program. Labor experts, economists and farmers agree the current immigration system is “broken,” but a solution could be on the horizon.

As the chief operating officer of PIC, Culbertson can’t remember a day of his life that wasn’t centered around the pork industry. Here’s how this drives his decisions.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 69,962 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $58.78, up $2.53 per head from last week.

Trucks and other vehicles are a main culprit in the transmission of farm animal disease, particularly in the swine industry.

NPPC joins other stakeholders to work with EPA to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.

The onset of drought and disease are causing growing concerns about the size of the U.S. corn and soybean crops this year. Analysts caution while the crops may be going backward in terms of yield, it’s possible USDA actually raises its yield estimates in the September report.

With a competitive drive and a compassionate heart, Olivia Shike finds joy in showing livestock, supporting others and serving as an agriculture advocate.