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Oklahoma Angus breeder to receive prestigious award during North American International Livestock Expo.

Although it didn’t come as a surprise, last week’s hog slaughter was up 3.7% higher than a year ago. Altin Kalo provides a market update and shares why it’s difficult to chart a predictable path for bellies this fall.

A $20-million Ontario Swine Research Centre at the University of Guelph will enhance the province’s capacity for research, innovation and development of new technology to benefit Ontario pork producers and consumers.

African swine fever continues its march around the globe. The deadly swine virus has now reached Cocoro Island, located in the municipality of Magsaysay in Palawan in the Philippines.

Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, announced his decision on Aug. 25 to step down from his role in the company.

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 9,919 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $33.50, up $9.53 per head from last week.

Environmental groups are pushing U.S. securities regulators to thwart JBS SA’s New York share listing over concerns about the world’s largest meatpacker’s impact on deforestation, climate change and other issues.

Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers will investigate the prevalant pathogen, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), supported by a three-year grant from USDA.

The Chinese government has asked Brazil to reduce a list of meat plants seeking authorization to export to the Asian country, a step that could help Beijing expedite the approval process.