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The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) has awarded Steve Brier of Nevada, Missouri, the prestigious MPA Chairman's Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Missouri's pork industry. MPA Chairman Adam Dohrman presented the award, highlighting Brier's dedication...

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. Background...

Conagra Brands Inc. has revised its financial outlook for fiscal 2025 following supply chain disruptions and operational challenges early in the year. The Chicago-based company cited interruptions in its supply of chicken for frozen meals, as well as issues with...

An indicator of farm financial health across the country, Chapter 12 bankruptcy provides farmers and ranchers with increased flexibility for paying off debt, and is used when all other options have been exhausted. AFBF Market Intel reports have long...

The UK pig sector is poised for slight growth in 2025, with the breeding herd projected to increase by 1% to around 330,000 head by mid-year. Despite this modest expansion, overall pig meat production is expected to remain stable...

Join us at the 2025 Illinois Pork Congress as Phil v sits down with Rachel Fishback to reflect on the Borgic family's journey in the pork industry. Named the Illinois Pork Family of the Year, Phil and Karen Borgic...

Biosecurity Checklist for Spring Spring brings warmer temperatures and the reemergence of pests and diseases, making it essential to reinforce farm biosecurity. Here are five key steps to protect your livestock and facilities: Control Rodent Populations Remove any harvested grain...

To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline. Resistance- a price area or trend line...

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) has recognized four outstanding individuals for their contributions to the pork industry during its annual meeting on February 6, 2025, held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Corn Soy Expo in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The...

In many pig barns it is too hot, and the concentrations of ammonia and carbon dioxide are too high. In these conditions, pigs can never perform optimally. Growth is lagging behind and health problems are more likely to arise.   Thermal...

Field peas (Pisum sativum L.) are gaining traction as a valuable ingredient in swine diets due to their high protein and carbohydrate content. Recent research conducted by the University of Illinois and the University of Manitoba explored the impact...

In today’s digital age, social media is playing a vital role in reshaping the way consumers perceive and engage with the agricultural industry. According to a recent Farmscape report, increased social media interactions are proving to be a powerful...

The USDA Economic Research Service’s Feed Outlook report for February 2025 provides an updated analysis of the global and domestic coarse grain markets, focusing on corn, sorghum, barley, and oats. Key highlights from the report include: Domestic Outlook U.S. Corn...

Margins improved over the first half of February as higher hog prices more than offset the impact from rising corn costs while soybean meal traded steady. Hogs continue to be supported from slaughter and pork production running below year-ago...