NPPC Cancels 2020 World Pork Expo
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today announced that its board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 World Pork Expo in June...
NPPC Celebrates National Agriculture Day
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) stands with U.S. agriculture today as we celebrate National Agriculture Day and honor those workers who are essential...
An eerie comparison between 1998 and 2020 for the pork industry
Source: Brownfield AG
There is some concern in the pork industry that it could see another crash like it did in the late 90’s. Joe...
2020 Recipients of Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease Seek Answers to Key...
The Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease (AWARRD) provide more than $100,000 each year for research relating to infectious porcine respiratory diseases. This...
Ractopamine Update, OPC Scholarships Now Online
Ractopamine Update
From the Ohio Department of Agriculture: Based upon questions that have arisen regarding ractopamine for use in swine exhibitions in county and independent...
Ready… Set… GROW! Getting Weaned Pigs Off To a Good Start
You’re starting a new group of pigs, and you want to have your best closeout possible. The most important component to achieving this, is...
Outmaneuvering PRRSV requires a better understanding of genetic diversity
Among the lessons that the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) has taught producers and veterinarians is that it’s constantly evolving, resulting in...
Bali confirms swine fever outbreak amid numerous pig deaths
Balinese authorities have confirmed that the resort island has been plagued by African swine fever (ASF) following the deaths of nearly 1,000 pigs in...
Hogs could be setting up a reversal, bears should tighten stops
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market...
D&D Ingredient Distributors Opens New Feed Premix Plant
D&D Ingredient Distributors, Inc. announces the full-scale operation of its new premix plant at the company headquarters in Delphos, Ohio. The high-tech, state-of-the-art...