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The Swine Health Information Center, along with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff, joined together to fund and launch a $2.3M two-year Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program in the fall of 2022. The goal of the research program is to investigate cost-effective, innovative technologies, protocols, and ideas to enhance biosecurity implementation during […]

National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica recently led a coalition of agricultural groups in an appeal before the National Fire Protection Association’s Standards Council over a decision earlier this summer to change the fire code to require livestock barns to install sprinkler systems. The coalition was supported in its appeal by the

U.S. pork producers are in Washington D.C. this week to meet with policy makers regarding four key issues: the farm bill, a legislative fix to California Proposition 12, resolutions to the labor shortage and an active trade agenda. “We need to have a farm bill done this year. It’s vitally important for us as pork

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live cattle and feeder cattle futures fell on Thursday on renewed worries over inflation-hit consumers’ ability to purchase pricy cuts of meat, Reuters reported, citing traders. Hog futures also fell on a seasonal lull in prices and a strong supply of heavy hogs. Beef and pork demand has eased as the

Breeding season will be here before we know it. Is your herd prepped for success? Here are steps you can take to maximize your breeding season.

Miss L120 will pass on useful animal welfare trait to all offspring

US beef and pork exports experienced significant growth in July, with record sales in Mexico and strong demand in Asia.

Canada’s hog industry has seen a decline in farms but an increase in herd size and pig weight, leading to higher bacon prices despite increased exports to the U.S.

Kelly Somerville is being hailed as an innovative hire for an innovative organization.

NOVUS names Gaurav Shas a new associate director of innovation and business development.