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Nathan Isler shares his journey through grief after losing his father, offering insights on the resilience that comes on the other side of loss.
From the fashion world to farm life, Chelsea Schminke Grieder learns Her Mother’s Kidney Transplant Journey Forged Resilience and Leadership at Team Purebred
With increasing insecticide resistance and the emergence of new tick and tick-borne pathogen species, veterinary entomologists are more critical than ever.
The next revolution in pork production won’t come from a new antibiotic or crate design—it will come from information. Every squeal, step and sip of water is data. When analyzed well, that data can tell you what your pigs need before they do.
With a record number of 18 breakout sessions and a keynote by sought-after consumer economist Leo Feler, the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress will be the most expansive ever, says Cheryl Day, Ohio Pork Council executive vice president.
Manure management is more than nutrient recycling; it’s a strategy that supports farm resiliency, profitability and sustainability. It’s a valuable resource that can transform the economics and sustainability of an operation.
Nashville singer and songwriter Adam Sanders is one of the final six contestants in CBS’ new series, “The Road.” Here’s a look at the story behind his new release, “Get It If You Did It” co-written with Missouri pig farmer Jesse Heimer.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in May 2026 using May 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $46.75, down $2.94 for the week, and $17.02 below the average cash price for the week of $63.77
Whether it’s work gloves, warm socks or tools, when you work 24/7, these gifts can make a farmer’s day all year long. Take it from these pig farmers about what they would like to see under the tree.
Movement of viruses in cool weather is common, as pathogens can be mechanically transported long distances. Vehicles pick up debris from road surfaces that can be deposited as live pathogens into new locations, particularly when preserved in snow or ice that accumulates during transit.
No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley’s innovative succession planning instrument is designed to avoid unnecessary drama and position his four children for success in the family pork operation.
A new index, built upon data from more than 30,000 sows across global herds, is designed to prove a correlation between claw lesions and sow productivity. Zinpro says the index allows producers to catch issues early before they impact pig performance.
August data showed a relatively strong performance for U.S. pork exports. But beef exports were sharply lower than a year ago, impacted heavily by an impasse with China that has effectively locked U.S. beef out of the world’s largest import market.
Ancient Greek philosophers viewed resources as abundant, not scarce, so economic action was judged not by the accumulation of wealth but by whether it enabled and served a praiseworthy end.
Hands-on training for individual pig medicine is now available at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
You might be surprised that one of the greatest desires people have before they die doesn’t involve money, fame or achievement. But it does require intentionality, sacrifice and hard work.
Flavor is the most complex palatability parameter as it is influenced by a combination of taste-related compounds and aromas released during cooking.
How can the swine industry attract and integrate young people who do not have a traditional background in agriculture?
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful and transformative tool, offering innovative solutions to improve efficiency, animal welfare and profitability across all aspects of swine production.
After multiple doctor visits, tests with no answers and excruciating pain, sow farm manager Jennifer Romero knew something was wrong. A trip to the emergency room followed by hospital admission finally resulted in a diagnosis.
Bianca Metallo says her recently published study can provide valuable scientific data to help determine the ideal weaning age that will not only benefit the life experience of the pig, but the success of the producer.
Ben Barcovtch is stepping up to help others in his community during the government shutdown because “no one should go hungry.” He hopes to inspire others to do the same.
If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Send in those nominations for the 2025 Farm Journal’s PORK’s Best Beards in the Pork Industry Contest.
Fall creates its share of opportunities and challenges for pork producers. Four industry experts share helpful strategies to boost your farm’s health and productivity this fall.
In comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, NPPC listed 22 countries and the European Union as having varying tariff and/or non-tariff barriers limiting U.S. pork exports.
The restructuring reflects an ongoing focus to balance cost discipline with reinvestment in areas critical to its future, the company says. Restructuring charges are estimated in the range of $20 million to $25 million.
As funding for activism grows, it’s more important than ever for those of us in the farm and food community to share our own stories. If we don’t speak up about what really happens on farms, we risk letting activists tell that story for us.
After the pain the pork industry has been through in the past few years, Christine McCracken says the expectation was a rebuilding and a stabilization of the industry. Here’s how ongoing uncertainty is impacting what’s to come.
Indistinguishable from foot-and-mouth disease in pigs, Senecavirus A results in vesicular lesions, says National Pork Board’s Patrick Webb. Here’s why this disease is so important to report immediately to a veterinarian.
Although Rosenberg’s attorneys tried to paint the theft as a “rescue,” the jury disagreed, finding her guilty on all counts, including felony conspiracy, as well as the two misdemeanors for trespassing and a third for tampering.