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Despite improved profitability, global pork producers are cautious on herd rebuilding due to ongoing trade, disease and demand uncertainties, according to a recent RaboResearch report.

In a special report of The PORK Podcast, Andrew Bowman, DVM, tackles some of host Jennifer Shike’s questions about USDA’s announcement that H5N1 was discovered in a pig for the first time ever.

USDA’s largest annual gathering for producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations will be held Feb. 27-28, 2025.

The National Pork Board recommends participating in climate-smart grant programs like this one to help producers maintain their freedom to operate by attracting valuable supply chain partners.

With harvest in full swing, we know you are busy and put together this round-up of seven stories #PORKtober you don’t want to miss.

Before he went to kindergarten, Joel Huber was already the topic of conversation among farmers in Wellman, Iowa.

Hogs placed for finishing last week had a breakeven at $69.49 per head. The estimated total cost for finishing a steer last week was $2,702 per head, according to the Sterling Profit Trackers.

Funding will expand innovative domestic fertilizer production and increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, which will in turn increase competition and lower fertilizer costs for farmers and food costs for consumers.

Summer internships are the first exposure for students to the real world.

U.S. Beef and Pork were on the world stage at the SIAL Paris food trade shows.