The NEW Education Director Hose De La Cruz on this week's program.....  

A leader in the turkey and beef bacon categories, Godshall’s expands branded offerings to include pork bacon for the first time. Godshall’s, an employee-owned, third-generation family business known for their premium turkey and beef bacons, is introducing a new Hickory...

Jeff DeWeese, a dedicated Production Well-Being Specialist at Iowa Select Farms, celebrates 15 years of exceptional service. Reflecting on his journey, Jeff describes his time at the company as "nothing short of rewarding." Originally from central Missouri, Jeff's passion for...

A better cost environment and resilient demand are supporting the outlook for global pork markets, but trade vulnerabilities and disease pressures remain risk factors. Global trade is facing challenges from geopolitical dynamics. China’s launch of an antidumping probe into EU...

Farmscape for July 26, 2024 Full Interview 8:13 Listen A pilot project conducted by Iowa State University has updated the online inventory of Midwest U.S. truck washes and compared automated systems for recording truck wash events and market pig...

December hog futures close above $70 for the first time since June 21st. Listen in to Luke and Mike discuss the rally on this weeks hog market talk podcast.

About the Guests Drew Ott, a former Iowa Hawkeye football player, balances life on his Nebraska family farm with his wife, Kali, who he met at the University of Iowa where she played basketball. Married since 2017, Drew and Kali...

Join Four Star Veterinary Service for the Midwest pork industry's premier educational and networking event Four Star Veterinary Service announces its annual Pork Industry Conference will be held September 10-11, 2024 in Muncie, Indiana and invites producers, nutritionists, academia and industry...

In this insightful interview from the 2024 World Pork Expo, Rachel Fishback sits down with Paul Fallis from Canarm to discuss essential considerations when choosing farrowing floors. Paul highlights three key factors to consider, including the importance of loose...

Key points US pork production is forecast to increase by 3.1% year on year to 12.8 million tonnes in 2024 Steady to firm demand in the domestic and export market support higher pricing US export figures have increased by...

For Jeff and Nancy Lucas, farming isn’t just a job—it’s a family tradition and a testament to their enduring partnership. As they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary, they also mark four decades of working together. From their roots in...

This information is current as of July 23, 2024. This information is updated every week. Weekly Hog Prices Cash hogs generally started the week higher, excluding the ISM which faced a significant decline due to going unreported the previous Friday when...

Paul Anderson, Genesus Southeast Asia Paul.Anderson_GenesusSoutheastAsia@outlook.com The Philippines Overview As of 31 March 2024, the country's swine inventory was estimated at 9.96 million heads. This was 2.5 percent lower than the previous year's same-period count of 10.21 million heads. About 70.4 percent of...

Bob Evans Farms, a leading name in the food industry, has announced Chicago-area resident and internationally recognized culinary authority Kristina Vänni as their first-ever 'Replacement Spokesperson.' This announcement follows a nationwide search for a kitchen-savvy consumer passionate about sharing...

The European Union's pork exports have been experiencing a significant decline, continuing a trend observed in recent years. Several factors contribute to this downturn, including reduced demand from key markets and competitive pressures from other pork-exporting countries. Key markets, particularly...