Hog Production
Producer profitability has been phenomenal lately, but how long will it last? Rob Murphy, J.S. Ferraro & Company, shared his perspective on what’s ahead in the third quarter.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 2,750 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $63, up $2.10 per head from last week.
CoBank says challenges brought on by COVID-19 will speed up automation throughout many sectors of the supply chain. Here’s a deeper look at the animal protein industries in CoBank’s latest report.
China’s second-quarter pork production surged to its highest in at least seven years, after producers launched thousands of new breeding farms last year to rebuild a hog herd decimated by African swine fever.
China is no longer requiring small pig farms must obtain environmental approval from the government before breeding pigs. In an effort to rebuild its hog herd, the ag ministry is removing red tape for small farmers.
The Carthage Veterinary Service Swine Conference will address labor, best practices for recruiting new employees, onboarding and retention. In addition, learn more about Prop 12 and discover how to optimize feed costs.
Pork export value exceeded $800 million for the first time in May, while beef exports recorded the third consecutive month of value record highs, driven in part by record-large exports to South Korea.
Smithfield’s chief administrative officer says the company denied liability in agreeing to settle, and believes its conduct was always lawful.
When your 91-year-old mother says a storm is coming and it’s coming fast, you better listen, says David Martin, an Iowa farmer. He shares the unforgettable story of how trees saved his pigs during the derecho winds.
Potential pork supply issues and price increases loom over lower-income consumers.
No one wants to think about what would happen if an outbreak of African swine fever would take place in the U.S. One group is conducting a study to obtain a more accurate picture of the U.S. swine herd in case it does.
The USDA’s June Hogs and Pigs report places the June 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 75.7 million head, up about 1% from last quarter and down 2% from a year ago, consistent with pre-report expectations.
At the foundation of a successful nutritional program, management of the components of a quality system requires close collaboration between team members working with animals on the farm. Here are four keys to consider.
World Pork Expo is making its grand return to Des Moines this week. This marks the first time since 2018 the event is being held. The National Pork Producers Council says this will mark the 33rd annual event.
The summer of 2021 will go down as one of the most unique times in swine production with historically high feed costs and market pig prices. Try these tools to provide some clarity when making these tough decisions.
The pork industry is experiencing a revolution in technology, but obstacles to using it to its full extent still exist, says Brandon Osborn with MetaFarms, speaking at the 2021 World Pork Expo.
Five pig farmers share how the pandemic has impacted their operation’s future plans and weigh in on the biggest concerns and opportunities they see ahead. They also discuss how the pandemic impacted them personally.
Pork demand. Inflation. ASF recovery in China. Consumer spending. Pandemic effects. The issues affecting the pork outlook go on and on. Five economists share perspectives on what’s coming in the second half of 2021.
Who would you hire to tell pork’s story – a Kansas State farm boy who grew up raising and showing pigs or an Emmy-winning actor in Los Angeles?
New research shows when piglets – especially males – experience a second stressor in early life, they are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental anomalies, putting them at a greater production disadvantage.
Hog profit margins were positive for the 16th consecutive week despite slipping below $90 per head for the first time in a month.
From animal disease to ghost kitchens, Purdue University professor Jayson Lusk pointed out nine issues to watch out for in the years ahead that could impact the pork supply chain following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry and academic swine nutritionists will gather on the Iowa State University campus on August 11 and 12 for the International Conference on Swine Nutrition.
Kansas State University officials say a new swine facility that opened in late May will give students experience with facilities that closely represent what they will see in their future workplace.
Wanda Patsche, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, said she would hate to think that the industry might have to go through what it did a year ago.
As the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, how will the pork industry be affected? Purdue University professor Jayson Lusk shares three potential disruptors that the industry could encounter.
Lawsonia is a cunning enemy because of how it attacks the pig. Although knowledge has evolved greatly since Lawsonia was first identified, many questions remain about how it causes disease and infects cells.
The pork industry is a buzz with carbon reduction goals and even carbon neutrality. Pipestone’s Roger Cochrane shares strategies farmers can use to reduce carbon dioxide emission equivalents and improve sustainability.
Piglets born to heat-stressed sows may carry the burden of their mom’s discomfort later in life in the form of health complications and diminished performance, reports USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.
Opposing innovation, whether small steps or giant leaps forward, will only prevent further advancement, says NC Pork Council CEO Roy Lee Lindsey. Here’s a look at how two proposed bills in NC could impact pig farming.