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Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska

“Older early lactation cows are the most susceptible to experience grass tetany,” says Davis.

The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, happening September 20-23, 2025, in Saint Paul, MN, offers global insights and networking opportunities. Access 2024 presentations online for valuable content.

NPPC board officers met with Agriculture Secretary Rollins to discuss trade, regulatory concerns, and disease prevention efforts affecting the pork industry.

SHIC has released its 2025 Research Program RFP, offering $1.5 million to fund studies aimed at improving swine health and preventing emerging diseases in the pork industry.

Kansas State University researchers and representatives of Kansas Wheat have published updated findings on the value of feeding wheat to pigs. What they’ve found is good news for swine producers and wheat growers. “Our data collected from 2014 to 2020 suggests that wheat’s mean energy content is 99% and 98% of corn for digestible energy

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) lean hog futures rose on Thursday, joining strength in the grain markets after US President Donald Trump temporarily exempted goods from Mexico from steep tariffs that he had imposed this week, reported Reuters. Mexico is the largest buyer of several US agricultural products including pork, corn and wheat, and the tariff

In the realm of livestock production, unforeseen emergencies such as fires, natural disasters, or disease outbreaks can pose significant threats to both animal welfare and farm operations. Recognizing these risks, experts emphasize the critical importance of developing comprehensive on-farm emergency response plans to safeguard the well-being of livestock and ensure the continuity of farming enterprises.?

Canada has halted pork imports from Smithfield Foods’ Tar Heel, North Carolina, processing plant, the largest pork processing facility in the United States. The suspension, which took effect on Thursday, was posted on a USDA website, though details remain limited.

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is voicing strong opposition to the U.S. administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican agri-food imports, warning of significant economic consequences for all three nations.