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...

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released its 2024 Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report, outlining key findings and trends from the past year. The report highlights critical disease surveillance data, providing actionable insights for producers and stakeholders to...

Regional Hog Price Report: June 26 The latest Regional Hog Price Report provides a comprehensive overview of hog market trends, examining regional price fluctuations, market drivers, and key challenges impacting producers. The report sheds light on the performance of different...

Summit SmartFarms, a trailblazer in agricultural technology solutions, is thrilled to welcome back Nathan Doss as Business Development Manager. With a wealth of experience in strategic growth planning and a passion for transforming farming through technology, Nathan is set...

Intelligent nutrition company Novus International, Inc. has entered a strategic co-development partnership with innovative biotechnology company Resilient Biotics to create a novel feed solution that supports immune health and helps reduce the risk of respiratory challenges in pigs. “Respiratory challenges...

At AcuFast, we're committed to delivering realized genetic value, which is built on three critical pillars: our genetic portfolio, commercial measurement system, and technology platform. Today, we'll take a deeper look at our technology platform to discover how it...

Canadian pork producers are voicing significant concerns about the potential implementation of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, proposed by the U.S. administration. If enacted, the tariff could severely impact Canadian agricultural exports, particularly the pork...

The global feed industry demonstrated robust growth in 2023, with 148 feed manufacturers worldwide producing over 1 million metric tons of compound feed each. According to the latest figures, these companies collectively contributed 560.93 million metric tons of compound...

Foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land continues to grow, with a reported increase of 1.6 million acres in 2023. This brings the total foreign-owned agricultural land to 40.8 million acres, which represents 3.1% of all privately held U.S. agricultural...

Effects of Feeding Increasing Levels of SID Lysine to Pigs Between 100 to 130 Kg After First Marketing on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Economics Hilario Cordoba 2024 Midwest ASAS Meeting

A newly released study by the Iowa Pork Producers Association highlights the critical role Iowa’s pork industry plays in the state’s economy, solidifying its status as the top pork-producing state in the nation. With Iowa providing 33% of the...

AgLaunch, a Memphis-based initiative dedicated to advancing agricultural innovation, has announced the selection of ten pioneering agtech startups for its 2024 AgLaunch365 Accelerator Program. Ag Launch 2024 This program emphasizes a farm-centric approach, directly involving farmers in the development and implementation...