Hog Production
Profitability returns to the swine industry in early 2026, highlighted by a rise in owner’s equity to 56% and working capital exceeding $1,000 per sow.
Rep. Glenn Thompson introduces H.R. 9535 to modernize the H-2A visa program, offering the first statutory reform in 40 years. The bill aims to lower costs, streamline applications and expand eligibility to year-round industries like pork and meat processing.
Top pork producers are staying ahead of the curve by adopting a proactive, non-emotional approach to risk management that extends from biosecurity protocols to long-term capital investments.
Artificial intelligence isn’t replacing the farmer; it’s strengthening the legacy by turning decades of experience into real-time, actionable insights.
Managing temperatures for gestating sows and finishing pigs is critical for preserving lifetime performance, muscle development and long-term industry productivity.
Yield loss in meat processing quietly drains margins. Learn where trim, deboning, and shift variance cost you most, and what to do about it.
From supply volatility and PRV wake-up calls to shifting demand, industry experts share five critical takeaways for U.S. pork producers heading into the second half of 2026.
While misconceptions cause consumer skepticism, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) provide the vital efficiencies, strict animal welfare standards and economies of scale needed to feed a growing global population.
Industry experts say that in a year of steady prices and lurking risks, producers should prioritize patient marketing and operational discipline over chasing “home run” profits.
Five leading economists weigh in on how disease, trade and the “income effect” will shape a pivotal year for the U.S. pork industry.
From record-shattering export growth to the sudden trade fallout of a PRV detection, five economists analyze the unexpected trends shaping the 2026 pork market.
In an era of rapid automation, your boots-on-the-ground intuition is the most valuable data point an algorithm can have.
A unique partnership between MSU, the state, and producers is providing the science needed to navigate group housing laws, disease threats, and emergency response.
From the pressure of constant vigilance to the necessity of a dedicated team, four producers share how they are navigating the toughest challenges in modern pork production.
Six college students explain why the synergy between advanced automation and traditional stockmanship is the key to a more efficient and sustainable swine industry.
Focusing on accurate, consistent data helps producers bridge the gap between collection and action to drive measurable operational value.
Industry leaders at World Pork Expo highlight the risks of over-extending production. To ensure operational integrity, producers must prioritize biosecurity, sound data and tailored SOPs over sheer throughput.
As the final round of pseudorabies testing concludes in Iowa, industry leaders highlight how strategic federal funding enabled a rapid response that protected local producers and global export markets.
From understanding the fight-or-flight response to the “Take Five” safety pause, discover how calm handling and proper preparation protect both caretakers and animals.
As skyrocketing property taxes and construction costs stall expansion plans, contract growers are pivoting toward operational efficiencies and technological investments to protect their tightening margins.
By aligning modern economics with true partnership, Dykhuis Farms is proving that when the pig thrives, every person in the production chain wins.
A new AI-driven weight prediction model is uncovering hidden efficiencies to ensure no revenue is left on the table for Keystone’s member-owners.
Master the daily fundamentals that protect your herd, optimize feed efficiency and boost your bottom line.
Benchmarking provides the essential context to transform production variation into actionable patterns, driving more consistent animal health and improved system-wide profitability.
As operating costs skyrocket and contract payments remain stagnant, pork producers face a financial tipping point that threatens the future of the family-run barn.
Although pig movement restrictions have been lifted in the five-mile surveillance zone after successful initial testing, the 2-mile zone remains until a second round of negative results is confirmed.