A new study from the University of Illinois has confirmed that the geographical region where sunflower meal (SFM) and sunflower expellers (SFE) are produced does not significantly impact phosphorus (P) digestibility in growing pigs. However, the research highlights that...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“While U.S. pork producers are committed to supporting...
Tariff Updates: Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada, Mexico; Duty on China Stays
What Happened: The U.S. delayed a planned 25% tariff increase on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30 days as part of ongoing discussions on immigration and drug...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association, backed by 23 states, has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging California’s Proposition 12— a law that imposes strict sow housing standards on pork sold in the state, regardless of where...
Introduction
On January 10, 2025, the House of Delegates of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) representing 50 US states, the territory of Puerto Rico, and 18 Allied Organizations voted unanimously to approve a resolution authored by Dr. Scott Dee...
Collaboration between the Canadian and U.S. pork industries continues to deliver benefits for producers, processors, and consumers on both sides of the border. As North American pork production remains highly integrated, strengthening these partnerships is not only good business—it’s...
Key takeaways
Swine herd health status appears to be relatively stable heading into 2025, but challenges with PRRS and PEDv could cause problems.
Farm labor, automation and industry economics all provide opportunities.
Foreign animal diseases, particularly African swine fever,...
In a last-minute decision, U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for at least 30 days, following discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum....
Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the U.S., has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its domestic operations, stating that no further plant closures are planned. This decision comes as the company focuses on growth strategies and long-term market...
Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, saw its shares rise on Tuesday after raising $522 million in its initial public offering (IPO). The company’s stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “SFD,”...