Market showing signs of a change of direction.  Outside days, reversals, & breaking trend lines could contribute evidence of the turn.  Increasing volume would confirm the change whereas decreasing volume would indicate the move is temporary. Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures...

About the Guest(s) Melissa Bradford – Operations Coordinator  Melissa Bradford graduated from Purdue University earning a bachelor’s degree in animal Agribusiness.  For the past 15 years Melissa has worked for Martin Family Farms in Williamsport Indiana and is currently the Operations...

Winter poses unique challenges for pig producers as the days grow shorter and temperatures drop. Among these is ensuring that piglets have the best possible environment in which to thrive. While heating is often the first consideration, lighting plays...

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Live at the 56th annual South Dakota Pork Congress Mike interviews Shane Odegaard an executive board member wrapping up his term. Shane discusses the show, what he has seen serving the past 13 years, and his own family farm...

Animine, a global leader in Precision Minerals, has partnered with Feedworks USA to expand its presence in the U.S. animal nutrition market. This collaboration is set to deliver innovative mineral products designed to improve the health and performance of...

Margins strengthened over the first half of January as hog prices rose, particularly in deferred contracts, while the feed markets were mixed with corn continuing to move higher while soybean meal prices set back. Both cash hogs and pork...

Governor JB Pritzker has announced a $2.5 million investment to support the expansion of Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering, LLC, in Dieterich, Effingham County. The funding, provided through Illinois’ Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) for Startups program, is...

The USDA’s recent announcement on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit marks a significant shift in federal biofuel policy. This update simplifies credit eligibility by removing the bundling requirement for feedstocks, a move that could ripple across agricultural...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported a 1.6% decrease in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for pork in December 2024. This decline follows broader economic trends, raising questions about how the swine industry will adapt. For pork...

APC, the global manufacturing leader of blood-derived protein ingredients, proudly announces its latest milestone in environmental sustainability: earning Scope 1, 2, and 3 badges for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. This milestone reflects APC’s ongoing commitment to reducing...

The outlook for 2025 is uncertain. Market developments will largely depend on how the global geo-political situation will evolve and how increasing regulation on sustainability will impact markets. A possible trade war is looming on the horizon. With Donald Trump...

Brooke Anderson, M.S., Account Manager, Innovative Solutions Chuck Woods, Product Direct Sales Manager, KENT Nutrition Group Sow mortality continues to be a significant cause of decreased revenue, concern for animal welfare, and diminishedemployee morale industry-wide. With 2023 sow mortality rates  rising...

After ten years of dedicated service, Jessica Rosener is retiring from Iowa Select Farms, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, compassion, and a profound commitment to animal care and team development. “Jessica is a true representation of our culture at...

A North Carolina business court has ruled that the civil case between Smithfield Foods and Maxwell Foods will proceed to trial, following the termination of a 25-year hog supply agreement that has led to a heated legal battle. The dispute...