Hog Production
Experts share tips to beat heat stress this summer by preparing now for what’s ahead to keep your farm running as efficiently and profitably as possible.
How will more precise measurements and data give consumers and the supply chain what they want? Experts say it’s time for a new approach.
The National Pork Board unveils it’s all-new brand campaign, Taste What Pork Can Do., with a pop-up pork dining experience hosted by chef and cooking content creator Joshua Weissman.
The ongoing threat of animal rights extremism is a national security concern, says Karen Meidenbauer, DVM. Here’s a look at the big topics discussed during the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit.
Iowa State researchers wanted to see if natural antioxidant treatments would prevent or minimize color changes in packaged bacon. While the treatments had little effect, the packaging had a significant influence.
A British Veterinary Association survey found 75% of veterinarians are concerned about the negative impacts of farrowing crates on animal welfare, resulting in a recommendation to phase out crates over a 15-year period.
Did you know there are six different ways to say piglet in Spanish? AI tools in language acquisition can’t replace the nuances and depth of human interaction and learning, Katie Dotterer says.
FDA’s approval of PIC’s gene-editing technology marks a major milestone for consumers, farmers and the entire pork industry who have desperately hoped for a solution to PRRS, says PIC COO Matt Culbertson.
Two questions come to mind when comparing Brazil to the U.S. What is driving Brazil’s increase in production and what production-related changes are occurring in Brazil?
The sales disruption shows how the tariff war escalated by President Donald Trump is upending global trade and forcing changes at a prominent food company that pays U.S. farmers to raise hogs.
With all of these concerns weighing heavy on consumers now, there’s no question that it’s more important than ever to market products and build affinities in this environment.
Eckrich sausage brand launches new campaign and Topigs Norsvin Canada has new managing director.
Embracing change makes it easier to identify emerging opportunities and target new demand segments that might have previously been overlooked or underserved, and do so with speed and precision.
Here are four ideas to boost productivity on your farm from the experts in the State of the Pork Industry Report.
In times of uncertainty, revisiting your original motivations for joining the industry is crucial. For many, it’s not solely about profit; it’s something much larger.
Although Dave Mensink values his work with the pork industry, for him, the impact that his conservation practices have on the future of his farm is more immediate. He and his wife are the first-generation of Mensinks to farm this land, but he’s hoping they are far from the last.
Increased activism has forced the U.S. pork industry to play defense. NPPC President Duane Stateler firmly believe the industry is on the right side of these issues, so he strives to meet them head-on.
An undercover video filmed in a pig barn ranked as the week’s “low” for one of the experts in the latest State of the Pork Industry Report taking a look back at the first quarter of 2025.
Efforts are often focused on reducing feed costs via custom formulations, additives and optimized transportation, but management of the feed after it arrives in the finishing barn can have a big impact on feed efficiency and costs.
Hannah Walker conducted a Lawsonia intracellularis surveillance study and developed a sampling method during her internship with Country View Family Farms.
Here’s a look at the newly released data from PIC and Circana on where the consumer stands today in terms of acceptance and sentiment toward gene-edited pork.
A University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine students studies how artificial intelligence can serve as a tool in scoring lung lesions of pig lungs and shares her thoughts on what’s ahead.
Creating a culture that encourages employees to think, be creative, come up with new ideas, and steer away from over process drives this industry leader every day.
The listing is aimed at deepening the company’s globalization strategy, but the plan is pending regulatory approval.
The dynamics of the industry suggest that a firm pork cutout and tempered feed costs provide ample support for growth, says CoBank’s Brian Earnest.
As generations become further removed from the farm, the need for people who can educate and inspire future livestock leaders has never been greater. Dan Hoge shares his secrets to reach the next generation.
How does adding soybean byproducts back into meal affect nursey pigs?
California’s Proposition 12 has devastated family farms, fueled market consolidation and increased food costs. Legislators brought forward The Food Security and Farm Protection Act to protect farmers and consumers from “burdensome government overreach.”
Researchers suggest this technology has the potential to improve vaccine compliance, biosecurity and overall animal welfare in commercial swine operations.
Safe handling of manure should always be a top priority for producers to keep people and pigs safe.