Court Ruling Spurs Appeal Effort A group of major pork producers is pushing for an immediate appeal of a recent antitrust court decision that tied industry data-sharing practices to alleged price-fixing. Normally, companies must wait until a trial concludes to...

Streptococcus suis (S. suis) continues to be a health problem in pig production on a global basis. S. suis serotype 2 is a frequently isolated serotype globally but within regions a number of other serotypes can present a significant...

At the heart of Iowa pork production, the team at Hooper Sow Farm is quietly doing extraordinary things—raising healthy pigs, leading with precision, and opening their barn doors to showcase the responsibility that defines modern livestock care. Designated as one...

Immigration enforcement actions are surging across the U.S. agriculture sector, raising concern and uncertainty among producers—particularly those in pork processing and swine production where immigrant labor plays a key role in daily operations. In recent weeks, federal agents from Immigration...

The Farm Credit Administration’s latest quarterly report signals cautious optimism across agriculture—with particular attention to the swine sector, where producer margins remain positive but warning signs are emerging beneath the surface. 🐖 Swine Industry Outlook: Cautiously Optimistic Despite lingering challenges, swine...

Underutilized U.S. cuts and variety meats are gaining strategic importance as USMEF continues to expand into new markets and channels throughout Mexico. In Aguascalientes ‒ a central Mexican city known for its vibrant cantina scene and casual dining culture...

In a major move that will reshape Canada's pork landscape, Maple Leaf Foods has announced the approval of a plan to spin off its pork business into a separate publicly traded company: Canada Packers Inc. At its 2025 Annual and...

On behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, Nathan Schroeder, president of the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) and farmer from Leipsic, Ohio (left), presented a check for $5,000 to Rod McGuire, vice president of food resources for the Greater Cleveland Food...

About the Guest Dr Karine Talbot is Senior Director of Animal Health, Nutrition and R&D at HyLife, and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Université de Montréal in 2008. She joined HyLife as the on-staff veterinarian after graduation...

At the 2025 World Pork Expo, Rachel Fishback connects with Evan Burt, Consul and Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis, for an engaging conversation on cross-border trade, agri-business innovation, and industry networking. They explore: The...

EveryPig, Inc., a leader in swine health management and digital production tools, has announced the addition of a new key team member. Brian Doyle has joined the company as Director of Business Development, bringing fresh energy and deep industry...

At the 2025 World Pork Expo, Brian Earnest, Lead Economist for Animal Protein, spoke with Rachel Fishback about the growing opportunity for U.S. pork to reconnect with consumers. He emphasized the need to refocus on taste, convenience, and consumer...

In an industry where data, precision, and animal health drive progress, Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham stands out as a leader who seamlessly blends science with practical swine production. Her dedication to evidence-based strategies has earned her the 2025 Science in...

At the 2025 World Pork Expo in Des Moines, a delegation from Polar Pork Farms in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, highlighted the growing collaboration between Canadian producers and their American customers to safeguard herd health. Florian Possberg, a Partner at Polar Pork,...

This week Pat and Mike talk about a hog market on a rip higher. Fundamentals are fantastic and the futures have been quick to price in premium. A hedgers dream at our fingertips.