A resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mizoram, India, has resulted in the deaths of over 2,600 pigs since March. The outbreak has primarily affected the districts of Siaha, Lawngtlai, Zawlnuam (in Mamit district), and Lunglei.​ Siaha has reported...

Iowa Select Farms recently honored the retirement of Roy Alden Sr., the breeding department head at the Jensen GDU (Gilt Development Unit), after 13 years of dedicated service. Known for his work ethic, leadership, and humor, Roy Sr. was...

In a strategic move to enhance its presence in the high-end protein market, Baldor Specialty Foods has announced the acquisition of Golden Packing, a premium meat company with deep roots in New York’s meatpacking industry. The acquisition allows Baldor...

Welcome back to another episode of Barn Talk! In today’s episode, Sawyer and Tork dive deep into the world of agricultural finance with special guest Jake Espenmiller, the new President and CEO of Conterra Ag Capital. If you’ve ever...

Japan's pork industry is poised for a year of relative stability in 2025, navigating through challenges such as inflation, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical constraints. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Livestock and Products Semi-Annual Report (March 2025),...

Jessica Acosta, a Ph.D. student in the monogastric nutrition laboratory present “Nitrogen retention was not different in pigs fed diets supplemented with 65 parts of DL-Methionine or 100 parts of MHA-Ca”. Adapted from a presentation at the 2025 ASAS...

Karl Kerns, assistant professor, animal science (standing in back), with doctoral students Alexandra Keller and Tyler Weide. Photo courtesy of Madelyn Ostendorf, Iowa State, CALS website. An Iowa State professor and his laboratory are aiming to understand the biological factors...

Weather-related disasters, such as floods, winter storms, tornadoes or extreme temperatures that can last for extended periods of time are common in Michigan. Preparing for these events by ensuring animals have enough food, water and care can significantly impact...

As the production of pistachios grows globally, more co-products are produced every year. Pistachio blanks are pistachio fruits that float in water because the shells are hollow and therefore cannot be used for human food. Pistachio blanks is a...

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), is hosting a timely webinar this Friday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time, to address growing concerns around the re-emergence of Foot-and-Mouth...

For this month’s Pig Edge podcast, we’re featuring highlights from a recent episode of the Tillage Edge focusing on the benefits of using pig slurry as an alternative to chemical fertilisers in tillage farming. Pig production is one of the...

In the 2024 financial statements DanBred has presented a revenue of EUR 147,2 million (2023: EUR 147,1 million), an EBITDA of EUR 8.2 million (2023: EUR 5.1 million) and a profit before tax of EUR 6.0 million (2023: EUR...

Automated systems are revolutionizing the pig industry with innovations in feed, watering, ventilation and environmental monitoring. By optimizing barn conditions, producers can save on costs, improve efficiency, boost profit margins and enhance animal well-being. In a demanding industry where...

About the Guest Duane Stateler is a fourth-generation pork producer and as the owner/operator of Stateler Family Farms, along with his son, Anthony, oversees all aspects of production and operations. The enterprise features a wean/feeder to finish pork business marketing...

Margins continued to weaken over the first half of April as corn prices advanced while soybean meal traded sideways and hogs are back to where they started the month following a sharp selloff. Traders continue to monitor the evolving...