Hog Production
Home to half the world’s pigs, China’s massive hog sector struggles with a supply glut amid weak consumer demand.
Erin Brenneman says there’s something the industry needs to talk about — the critical importance of individualized day-one care during farrowing.
The SHIC Swine Bacterial Disease Matrix ranks E. coli as one of the most prioritized and clinically important bacterium for the U.S. pork industry.
Taxes shouldn’t drive a farm’s succession and estate plan, says Polly Dobbs, an estate planning and wealth transfer specialist. She shares what farmers need to know about changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
K-State alum Arkin Wu of Riverstone Farms will share insights into China’s pork production.
One of the benefits of the Mycosorb Evo range includes increased efficacy toward key mycotoxins, including DON, fusaric acid and Penicillium-derived toxins.
Animal protein sector remains a primary benefactor of strong demand and suppressed feed costs.
National Pork Board CEO David Newman says gone are the days where focus on one component will work. The industry needs to find common ground in the middle and focus on that.
Although entering the pen to verify colostrum production may seem time-consuming or disruptive, a recent study shows this step can significantly impact piglet survival and sow utilization.
Some of the best conversations take place in the farm truck. Don’t underestimate the power of lessons learned behind the windshield.
After weathering historic losses in 2023, producers are returning to profitability. National Pork Board CEO David Newman emphasizes how authenticity and transparency are essential for driving long-term success for producers.
Chris Hostetler says he is optimistic about improvements in the 2024 pig crop data as compared to the past five years because pig livability and performance post-weaning are two significant drivers of profitability.
In a barn remodel, you have to know where you want to be as a customer, says Stephanie Nicholson of QC Supply. What’s your end goal?
QC Supply offered customers Mike and Nick Wenger a unique opportunity to have a consignment warehouse on the farm. Here’s how it’s changing their business.
The U.S. pork industry continues to find ways to improve pig livability. The newly released Production Analysis Summary for U.S. Pork Industry: 2020-2024 shows improvements made and progress needed.
Mike Wenger turns his life around after a series of bad decisions and doubles down on the pork industry by renovating barns and growing his pork operation for the next generation.
Research shows oxytocin can be a tool to increase the proportion of piglets achieving adequate immunity within the critical first hours of life.
Four contract hog growers share insight into how they determine where to put their resources, what holds them back from making big investments and what they want to invest in next on the farm.
Coakley proves how hands-on education and mentorship can create opportunities to attract students to agricultural careers.
Peace of mind, return on investment and the ability to make life-changing decisions faster are just a few reasons why pig farmers are making the decision to purchase more technology on the farm.
Ongoing study collects environmental samples at a Midwestern U.S. harvest plant to better understand what’s happening at these facilities in order to strengthen biosecurity tactics and protocols.
Economist Lee Schulz says people need to look forward before they look back to understand what caused the contraction.
A welfare-conscious system for delivering feedback material to group-housed sows provided 51% exposure within two hours in a new study.
Brian Arnold has achieved his share of success in the swine industry. But most would agree his greatest contribution isn’t in what he has achieved – it’s the impact he has had on those who have watched him lead his family through challenging times, including his wife’s cancer diagnosis.
A new study is one of the first to describe TN-visa workers in the U.S. swine industry to help inform future recruitment, management and workforce development strategies across the industry.
Producers have suspected this for a long time: soybean meal delivers more net energy than NRC values suggest. Researchers at South Dakota State University are digging into why. One explanation is that soybean fibers may fuel the hindgut microbiome, which could improve gut health and support greater weights.
With no growth in supply expected and lower feed costs, analysts expect hog prices to remain well supported in 2026.
Is split suckling worth it if the research doesn’t show a consistent benefit? Abigail Jenkins offers 3 better ways farm staff can invest time to help pigs and sows thrive.
Early intervention with opportunity sows can help your operation wean more full-value pigs.
What’s the cost of M. hyopneumoniae disease on your farm? New tool helps producers discover benefits of undergoing elimination programs on sow farms.