1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (659+ words) Although Farm Health Guardian just launched the Protocol Farm Visits app earlier this year, Erin Hoit, biosecurity officer at Tosh Farms, has been trialing the app for the past two years. This new tool designed to make on-farm biosecurity faster,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (511+ words) Husker scientists have developed a new swine influenza vaccination technique whose low cost and adaptability can greatly strengthen disease protection. This progress, part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s overall focus on livestock vaccination innovation, directly benefits the state’s $5 billion,…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (296+ words) USDA is fighting back against the negative impact of feral swine in the U.S. by making $35 million available for partnerships to protect American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health from these pests. Applications are available for feral swine eradication and…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (264+ words) When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $32.68, up $5.65 for the week. Feed costs were up $1.44 per head, and February futures increased $1.88 compared to last week’s futures, while historical…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (259+ words) The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) weighed in on a proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule that would establish a process for what the FAA calls fixed-site facilities to petition for restrictions on the use of unmanned aircraft – drones – in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (250+ words) Sound science is not just a talking point for pork producers; it is the foundation of responsible environmental management and the basis for the stewardship decisions they make every day. For generations, science-based practices have protected our natural resources. It’s…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (428+ words) Pork Business Rooted in Relationships: Celebrating Connection, Youth and the Future of Ag From networking with industry leaders to mentoring the next generation, World Pork Expo highlights how building connections today shapes the future of agriculture. If there was one…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (807+ words) Pork Business Why 2026 is a Reality Check for Swine Health From the re-emergence of pseudorabies to unrelenting PRRSV activity, experts warn that “seasonal reprieves” are a thing of the past. The summer heat used to offer a seasonal reprieve from…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (341+ words) Forward margins have tightened sharply from spring highs due to weaker-than-expected hog prices, leaving producers with a thinner cushion and greater sensitivity to market risk, says Matt Erickson, senior analyst at Terrain and a fifth-generation hog farmer in northwest Indiana....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (198+ words) For America’s livestock producers, a new legal challenge in the D.C. Circuit Court represents more than just paperwork; it’s a fight against ‘unreliable’ emission estimates that could leave family farms vulnerable to massive civil penalties and litigation. Animal and environmental…...