Over the past several years building costs and interest rates have emerged as critical factors for pork producers, shaping decisions around new construction and expansion in the swine industry.
The dual pressures of escalating construction expenses and rising interest rates...
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I enjoy reminiscing about times past. I think about how we started farming and those that were instrumental to our success. One of those people was Dr. Dan Skow. We took out our first loan by purchasing a building...
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Dr. Brent Pepin, NPB’s director of swine health, takes a deep dive into managing Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSV). NPB has played a key role in advancing PRRSV research and supporting producers with resources to mitigate disease risks.
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As the Senior Vice President of Market Growth at the National Pork Board, I am thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of the U.S. pork industry in 2024. Our exports reached an unprecedented 3.03 million metric tons, a 4%...
One of the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) has been marketed to agricultural business owners is as a tool to improve market competitiveness. AI platforms promise to deliver real time market insights in a way that humans never could,...
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The ongoing debate surrounding California’s Proposition 12 continues to raise serious concerns for pig farmers across the country. While its intentions may appear to promote animal welfare, the reality of its impact on producers tells a very different story.
As...
Water quality is a critical but often underappreciated factor in swine management. To better understand its impact, Pipestone Research recently conducted a series of trials comparing the performance of pigs raised on rural water versus well water. These trials...