The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) shared significant updates in this week's recap, covering important developments for pork producers. No Capital Update on December 30, 2024 Due to the holidays, the weekly Capital Update will not be released on December 30,...

mithfield Foods donated $200,000 to An Achievable Dream (AAD), a nonprofit educational program, to support key aspects of AAD's unique social, academic and mindset education framework and address local food insecurity for underserved families and children this holiday season. "Investing in our...

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released updated fact sheets on Pseudorabies, Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV), Ebola, and Reston. These updates, available at swinehealth.org, reflect SHIC's commitment to providing science-based, publicly accessible resources that support its mission of...

If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list  - Sign Up Now                                                                                         February Lean Hogs opened higher and broke down to the session low at 83.675....

Smithfield Foods, a leading name in the global pork industry, has announced a groundbreaking agreement with HD3 Farms, marking a significant milestone in independent pork production. This strategic partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient pork...

If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list – Sign Up Now For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar...

As Canadian farmers adapt to new pest control regulations, the end of liquid strychnine use has prompted the need for innovative, effective, and efficient gopher control strategies. Viceroy Distributors is at the forefront of this shift, offering cutting-edge solutions...

Groundbreaking research utilizing pigs as a model for studying immune responses to inhaled vaccines is paving the way for next-generation respiratory vaccines for human use. The study, a collaboration between The Pirbright Institute and the University of Oxford, demonstrates...

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has issued an advisory to livestock producers regarding the recent identification of New World screwworm in Chiapas, Mexico. Following an earlier report from Guatemala in October, this development underscores the need for vigilance...

Saudi Arabia’s growing economy and expanding retail food sector present significant opportunities for U.S. processed meat exports, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) annual report. The kingdom ranked processed meat first among its top 10 growth products,...

Kansas State University is proud to announce the 2025 Swine Profitability Conference, taking place on February 4, 2025, at the Stanley Stout Center, located at 2200 Denison, Manhattan, Kansas. This annual conference serves as a cornerstone event for the swine...

Conagra Brands, a key player in the food industry, reported second-quarter results for fiscal 2025, providing insights into the broader protein market that are particularly relevant to the swine sector. For the quarter ending November 24, Conagra delivered net...

About the Guest Matt Erickson is currently the Agriculture Economic and Policy Advisor for AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit where he provides perspective, insights, and commentary that help connect conditions in the...

SowBridge, the distance educational series for those who work with sows, boars, and piglets, and with genetic and reproductive issues, begins its next program year in early February 2025, and registration is now underway. The series is provided online...

In this episode, we explore the advantages of using natural products in livestock health and how they can benefit both animals and producers. We dive into why natural solutions are often a better choice compared to synthetic alternatives, focusing...