Hogs - General
The updated “Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance” guide helps producers better understand how LRP coverage works and how to evaluate it as part of their marketing decisions.
When the going gets tough, is adjusting your focus enough? Experts say one of the best ways to build resilience and manage stress is to pay attention in the present moment.
Maddie Hokanson follows a simple, but profound, philosophy in life: start with why. As a seventh-generation farmer with Schafer Farms, she says the farm has served as a lifeline while adjusting to parenting a child with serious health challenges.
Strong quarterly results reflect a steady market for protein-rich staples such as pork, meat cuts and sausages, as persistent inflation and still-high cost-of-living prompt consumers to prioritize home-cooked meals.
Increased hog prices are helping the industry rebuild balance sheets, Rabobank says in the Agribusiness Review.
Boars with higher hemoglobin demonstrate greater libido in a recent University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine study.
Researchers to present newest studies targeting swine feed efficiency.
Producers and veterinarians are urged to stay engaged to understand how ongoing changes in African swine fever vaccine protocols and evaluation may impact them.
Nutrient-dense pork offers much needed protein to meals.
People often think they can figure out their estate plan later – when they are older, richer, sicker, free from debt and the list goes on. Expert Polly Dobbs says you should have a plan in place that fits today’s circumstances.
Don’t miss this round-up of news headlines from throughout the pork industry.
A study demonstrates dry fog may be a viable alternative for disinfecting supplies that will be entered into farms
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.
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.
The results are in for one of Iowa’s most popular culinary contests, dating back to 2003.
Pork just had one of its most successful Septembers in quite some time with consumers engaging with pork in new ways. Here’s how Minnesota is teaming up with the National Pork Board to bring the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign to more people.
Montana state law prohibits swine from living in a feral state and prohibits domestic swine from running at large. Montana averages roughly six reports per year of potential feral swine sightings.
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.
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?
Streamlining deliveries and managing biosecurity risks that comes with supply deliveries can be narrowed down to a few key habits.
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.
Industry leaders expect continued momentum for Brazilian meat exports through year-end, supported by resilient demand and expanding access to strategic markets.
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.
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.
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.