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With the government funding in place for now, work on a new farm bill can continue, with the same questions (timing, funding, Title 1 reform, etc.) still being unanswered.

As October unfolds, some producers might wonder if they can continue to weather the financial storm until more profitable times. Take a moment to reflect on these pork industry accomplishments and your role within it.

Ask the right questions to decide your optimal route of administration.

One more task for winterizing buildings...

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 50,524 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $23.10, up $3.64 per head from last week.

Guests asked, and Firehouse Subs said they listened. After a hiatus of more than eight years, the brand is celebrating the return of the King’s Hawaiian Pork & Slaw Sandwich. Here’s how the Pork Checkoff is helping.

USDA’s quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was slightly bearish. Mike Minor, with Professional Ag Marketing, has analysis.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, between 2000 and 2020 suicide rates climbed 46% in rural areas. By comparison, the rate in metro areas climbed 27.3%.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against data company, Agri Stats, on Thursday, alleging its reports on meat pricing and sales have enabled anticompetitive practices in three meat industries.

Based on negative publicity regarding the use of ractopamine, U.S. pork exports to Taiwan plummeted in recent years. However, due to the global pork supply dynamics, U.S. pork has rebounded to the country in 2023.