PORK Week
Profitability levels in 2026 are forecast to be about half of what they were in 2025. Lee Schulz, Chris Ford, Altin Kalo and Brian Earnest share what this means for the 2026 pork outlook.
Since the U.S. has plenty of hogs thanks to animal health and management, the topic becomes increasing the world’s appetite for pork and switching from defense to offense because the market is offering opportunities.
With 30 percent of U.S. pork going overseas, the export market story remains positive. The National Pork Board focuses on current markets, and on building growth in developing ones like Southeast Asia and Africa.
It wasn’t a particularly positive economic forecast from Ever.Ag speakers Joe Kerns and Dr. Steve Meyer at the 2024 World Pork Expo, but there are bright spots.
Protein analyst Christine McCracken chimes in on heavier hog weights, domestic demand that’s lacking just a bit and Mexico’s appetite for pork.
“Proving you can do the small things well makes you that much more ready to take on the big things.” World Pork Expo was not only buzzing with pig farmers, it was also full of interns exploring the pork industry.
World Pork Expo attendees shared more about what they were looking forward to seeing, learning and doing at the 2024 event.
New research from National Pork Board shows there are more air fryers in homes across America than there are coffee makers, which means younger generations cook meals with appliances baby boomers may not even own.
EU’s pork production hit the lowest level in nearly 25 years. So, what’s causing pork production to take such a drastic drop? One reason is EU environmental regulations that have forced producers to cut back production.
Hearing the words porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) can strike fear into the minds of both producers and veterinarians. Learn more about this and other endemic diseases.
With more than 65,000 pig farms in the U.S. today that’s a lot of pig farmers and different ways to raise pigs. Using social platforms allows producers to connect with other farmers and consumers.
A great crowd converged for the annual World Pork Expo in Des Moines, which brought together pork producers and industry professionals from around the world for two days of education, innovation and networking.
NPPC’s president, Lori Stevermer, along with Matt Gent, president of Iowa Pork Producers Association offer producer perspectives on policy, animal and consumer perceptions during World Pork Expo.
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) assists U.S. producers with health issues they may experience on their farms. The first step is detection, says Dr. Lisa Becton, associate director of SHIC.
Innovation is an indispensable catalyst for the longevity and sustainability, says Erin Limes Stickel with dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. What’s the role of innovation in pork operations today?
Immeasurable passion for pigs, significant career opportunities and impactful mentors are just a few of the reasons why these young people say the pork industry is their future.
Building consumer trust is pivotal to the pork industry’s ability to survive and thrive. The Real Pork Trust Consortium is designed to help that effort, said leaders of the Consortium at the 2024 World Pork Expo.
Animal health, the farm bill, free markets and Prop 12 were the hot topics during a conversation with Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council on AgriTalk.
Five economists weigh in on the issues most likely to spark attention in the upcoming USDA Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report to be released on June 27.
“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe,” says speaker Simon Sinek. Five producers share why they do what they do and what they want lawmakers to hear.
Steve Meyer, senior livestock economist, Ever.Ag Insights, says cash and cutouts just stalled the last six weeks, pulling down lean hog futures and cutting into break evens and profit levels.
Trying to do all the things all the time is exhausting, Kacee Bohle said during Elevate Women in Ag. That’s why she’s trying to help people overcome burnout, find balance and cultivate a more purpose-driven life.
Regardless of who you run into in the pork industry, the truth is there are many stories that need to be told more often. Here are eight stories connected to U.S. pork production that need to be talked about more often.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis and focusing on her overall health was the impetus for Dawn Kress to start sharing online about raising pigs, motherhood and creating connection with others.
With 339 million Americans, how does the pork industry effectively and efficiently build demand for pork? The National Pork Board has new research and data to help target different demographics and generations.
If you could eradicate one challenge in the pork industry today, what would it be? Health quickly comes to mind for many producers when asked this question, but not all.
Robust exports. A return to profitability? Lower feed costs. Near-record U.S. pork production? The factors affecting the pork outlook are numerous and worthy of this deep dive with five experts.