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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 16,260 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $49.56, up $4.88 per head from last week.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) recently submitted comments noting their criticism of FDA’s draft guidance on the duration of use of certain antibiotics in food animals.

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Registration is now underway for SowBridge, a 15 college and university cooperative distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues.

Pork producers across the country continue to voice their concerns over how California’s Proposition 12 could negatively impact family farms and are looking to Congress for a solution.

Smithfield Foods’ Tar Heel, N.C., pork-processing facility received special recognition for its commitment to exceed compliance with environmental regulations and maintain a high standard of environmental excellence.

Across the U.S., numerous pork products are being showcased in convenience stores, driving demand for high-quality pork and encouraging consumers to purchase pork more frequently. Here’s a peek.

Celebrating a shared passion for agriculture, 13 students from eight states met at The Maschhoffs in Carlyle, Ill., for its 6th Annual Leadership Experience Externship.

Winter storms across the country have resulted in significant pork and beef supply disruptions in terms of livestock moving to processing plants as well as beef and pork moving to population centers.

From 40 degrees above zero earlier this week in parts of the Great Plains to now forecasts for temps to fall 40 degrees below zero, ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says the frigid conditions will be dangerous for livestock.