Hog Production
From swine health and technology to marketing and pork as an important protein, four producers dig into the realities and priorities impacting their operation as well as the industry.
Lower feed costs and more domestic demand opportunity offer promising signs for the back half of year.
Today’s biosecurity protocols are more extensive than ever before. It’s easy to overlook a step here or there, says Brandi Burton, a veterinarian with Suidae. She advises being as observant and proactive as possible.
Once you attend a World Pork Expo event, be prepared to go again and again. Here’s a look at why people make the trip to Des Moines every June and their recommendations on how to make the experience unforgettable.
There’s no question that the conversations held at World Pork Expo – whether in the aisles of the trade show or in the tents under the shade trees – will lead to pivotal decisions, exciting advancements and partnership opportunities that will change the future of the global pork industry.
The findings offer valuable insights into Influenza A virus dynamics across the U.S. Authors say these findings can help inform decisions by producers and veterinarians.
U.S. swine veterinarians agree that swine health will be a hot topic this week at the World Pork Expo. Here’s their take on the health surprises, problems and opportunities in the first half of 2025.
A new feature in AgView is opening doors for greater efficiencies and opportunities to keep business moving. Here’s a look at how swine production health plans created in AgView can be powerful tools for decisionmakers in an outbreak scenario.
New facility in Perry, Iowa, will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy and feed millions nationwide.
Several conferences and conventions will be held this summer to bring information, and health and technology updates to producers and pork industry professionals.
The Intercontinental Congress of Pork Producers attracts global players in the pork industry and provides a showcase for innovations, access to key decision makers, and an opportunity to make strategic connections.
Modern building replaces one built more than five decades ago. Researchers say it will help them study the best ways to manage nursery pigs.
The case was relisted or marked “Distributed for Conference” on May 15 and again on May 22.
Serving in the U.S. Army taught Scott Hays the value of courage and seeking to better understand people. This has guided his 35-year career raising pigs and leading others. Learn why friends and family say he is as genuine as it gets.
Filling the nation’s protein gap is critical, National Pork Producers Council president Duane Stateler says, especially for those focused on food insecurity and improving the health of our nation.
Pork producers’ wins included in House-passed reconciliation bill provide hope for farmers during uncertain times.
Expect a rebalancing of global pork trade, modest supply growth and ongoing volatility in 2025, experts say in RaboResearch’s Global Pork Quarterly report.
Access to animal health products is essential for animal welfare, productivity and livability, all of which affect the bottom line of pork producers across the country.
Which type of immunity is more important for protection against PCV2? Research compares humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity in fighting PCV2.
It’s time to implement robust control strategies to reduce mosquito populations near farms and minimize potential production impacts.
Data shows farmers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Here are three ways you can minimize personal injury on the swine farm.
Depopulation is an unfortunate, but necessary, reality in swine production, says Gabriela Grant, student in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Finding a method that prioritizes both efficiency and animal welfare is crucial.
Tongue tips are an easy sample to collect, says the Swine Health Information Center. New research proves it could be a helpful tool in your sow herd.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says it’s just as critical – if not more – that the House Agriculture Committee keeps its promise to take action on a solution to the many problems triggered by California Proposition 12.
Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip to NPPC’s Fall Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C.
Environmental samples can help evaluate the level of biosecurity on a farm. A group of Kansas State University scientists evaluated the effect of freeze–thaw cycles and storage at 4°C and room temperature on ASF virus DNA detection in environmental samples.
Did you know that if a single faucet nipple or water watering cup leaks one drip per second, that will add about 3,000 gallons to the farm’s annual manure storage? This can rob you of profits faster than you think.
How do you remain calm and composed under the pressures in Washington, D.C., today? NPPC’s Maria C. Zieba says her passion for the people she represents is what makes it possible to keep going despite the challenges that come her way.
As trade negotiations continue with China and Mexico, USMEF’s Dan Halstrom and Illinois pig farmer Chad Leman share their perspectives on what’s ahead for pork and beef producers.
Disease biosecurity is just one area swine producers should avoid becoming fatigued about heading into summer. Just because summer heat is around the corner, don’t be fooled into thinking your winter infection worries are gone.