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With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable.
Moving beyond punitive tariffs, NPPC suggests a roadmap for domestic supply chains that swaps trade barriers for tax credits and capital investment.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $64.27, up $3.23 for the week, and $11.96 below the average cash price for the week of $76.23.
As global disruptions ripple through the supply chain, rising energy and logistics costs are tightening margins and shifting consumer demand toward value-driven proteins.
From managing the “summer weight dip” to forecasting 12-month returns, this data-driven tool empowers nutritionists to build feeding programs tailored to operational goals.
It’s time to equip the next generation of swine producers with the analytical framework to transform resources into long-term profitability.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $61.04, down $10.06 for the week, and $17.27 below the average cash price for the week of $78.31.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.10, down $0.59 for the week, and $9.89 below the average cash price for the week of $80.99.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.69, down $9.36 for the week, and $8.39 below the average cash price for the week of $80.08.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $81.05, down $4.68 for the week, and $0.04 below the average cash price for the week of $81.09.
While the U.S. breeding herd continues to contract, record-breaking productivity is keeping total inventory levels steady at 74.3 million head, according to the March 1 USDA Hogs and Pigs Report.
From selling commercial tires to serving up 2 lb. pork legends, Jeff Buckler shares how he sold 10,000 tenderloins in a year and put Sadorus, Ill., on the culinary map, one tin pan at a time.
Pig producers squeezed by rising costs and falling hog prices. Chinese authorities intensify efforts to stabilize the market.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $76.37, down $18.89 for the week, and $12.69 below the average cash price for the week of $89.06.
What do an air fryer, a gas station snack stick and a carnitas taco truck have in common? They are the front lines of modern pork demand. Here’s why the pork industry is leaning into the trends that matter most to the next generation of consumers.
David Newman is challenging producers to stop thinking “one pig at a time” and start thinking “one pound at a time.” By shifting every American’s diet by just a single pound of pork per year, the industry could see a massive surge in retail sales.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $95.26, down $5.03 for the week, and $5.59 above the average cash price for the week of $89.67.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $109.30, up $2.64 for the week, and $6.87 above the average cash price for the week of $102.43.
Although U.S. pork exports land just short of 2024 record, here’s a look at why the USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says pork is well positioned for success heading into 2026.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $106.67, up $10.66 for the week, and $2.75 below the average cash price for the week of $109.42.
The facility will be located on the northwest edge of Sioux Falls in Foundation park and will replace their 115 year old downtown plant, which had become outdated.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $96.00, down $11.13 for the week, and $14.14 below the average cash price for the week of $110.14.
The data suggests a more favorable financial environment for producers in 2025 compared with the prior year. Here’s why disciplined risk management remains critical moving forward.
While rising costs are turning beef into a “fine wine” luxury, pork remains the reliable “beer” of the meat aisle for consumers searching for meat bargains. By tapping into multicultural shifts and the protein-first needs of GLP-1 users, pork has a unique opportunity to win over new households.
After a profitable 2025 for many U.S. swine producers, it’s worth asking whether that momentum can continue and how best to respond if it does.
From beginning to end, attendees walked away inspired and challenged. Here are a few reasons why this year’s event was one people are talking about.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $103.58, up $2.28 for the week, and $4.06 below the average cash price for the week of $107.64.
Producers are expected to take a more cautious stance on expansion in 2026 despite a favorable feed cost outlook.
The proposed settlement requires approval by U.S. District Judge John Tunheim.
A new report highlights a strategic vulnerability in U.S. swine industry’s nutrient supply chain.