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Annual pork industry conference offers opportunities to network and learn from swine industry professionals.

Testimony at House Ag hearing Tuesday captured the downturn and anxiety in the ag sector.

Made of prefabricated steel, the facility brings new technology for fire prevention, biosecurity and energy efficiency.

Parents train, supervise and provide proper protective equipment to ensure their working children’s safety, and likewise, need to take precautions for the well-being of their younger, non-working kids.

In December 2023, 11-year-old Lexi Anderson’s life turned upside down when doctors diagnosed her with restrictive cardiomyopathy and placed her on a heart transplant list.

Though the reason is unknown, castrated male swine experience nearly double the mortality rate of females. Sydney Puda will be studying how to enhance survival rates as part of her FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship.

Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.

Technological advancements continue to shift the pork industry. While not new to producers, data is integral to furthering sustainable pork farming.

Activist groups continue to seek out large gatherings as opportunities to garner attention for their messages against animal agriculture, and fairs and expos are no exception.