Total cattle marketings in Manitoba for March 3rd to the 9th show 11,018 head of cattle moved through the province’s four main auction marts. Feeder steer prices ranged from an average of $335.38 cwt for the 401 to 500 pound weight category to $220.94 for the 901+ category. Feeder heifer prices ranged from an average […]

The event will bring together farmers and industry reps to discuss challenges in the livestock industry

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The period of time before and after farrowing is a particularly risky time for sows. Sow health issues are common at this point in the reproductive cycle.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin Hall of Ankeny as its communications director. Hall will be responsible for developing and implementing the association’s strategic communications plan, including issues management and public relations projects and campaigns. He’ll also oversee its publications and website. “Kevin is bringing a great deal of experience working with

The National Pork Producers Council has awarded scholarships to 10 college students who intend to pursue careers in the U.S. pork industry. The Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship program is sponsored by CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation and managed and administered by NPPC. The award was announced recently at NPPC’s annual

This market update is a PorkBusiness.com weekly column reporting trends in weaner pigs. All information contained in this update is for the week ended Mar. 10.  NutriQuest Business Solutions publishes weekly weaner pig profitability calculations which uses industry representative production costs and futures pricing for lean hogs, corn, and soybean meal, using historical basis assumptions,

The Swine Health Information Center is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s ramped up African Swine Fever Outreach.

The Asian longhorned tick attacks wild and domestic animals and humans. Photo: Anna Pasternak, UK entomology graduate student.