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Swine farmers should order PigTrace ear tags now in case of postal strike.

Tariffs and facility issues have stopped U.S. red meat exports to China, risking major losses, as explained by USMEF’s Erin Borror in a recent analysis.

Tickborne disease can impact performance, death loss

“If you did not make a budget at the beginning of the year, no worries!” Hefley said. “Don’t let this discourage you from putting some time aside now to do a wellness check of your operation’s financial future.”

In order for a bull to produce healthy sperm cells, the testes that are housed in the scrotum need to be a few degrees cooler than the rest of the body.

Topigs Norsvin Canada has announced the appointment of Mike Shaw as its new Managing Director, effective May 1, 2025. Shaw brings extensive experience and leadership to the role, having been with the organization since 2008. He most recently served as Director of Operations for Canada and continues to hold the position of Global Operations Manager

Markets see relief with stock and commodity prices stabilizing according to the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast with hosts Moe Agostino and Abhinesh Gopal.

Animal Health Canada is reporting significant advancements in the national effort to monitor and control the spread of invasive wild pigs across Canada—a growing concern due to the threat they pose to agriculture, ecosystems, and particularly the risk of transmitting diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF) to domestic swine herds.

A statewide survey of North Carolina voters shows overwhelmingly support for the pork industry, with 73% saying that hog farming has a positive impact on the state, compared to just 14% who think it has a negative impact. These numbers reflect the significant contributions North Carolina’s pork producers makes to the state’s economy and the

Alberta Pork reports that pricing remains stable in the province, with the Alberta formula-based price at $2.3417/kg. However, producers in Ontario and Quebec continue to face lower prices, with Ontario’s 100% formula base dropping to $2.1440/kg and Quebec’s price now at $1.9768/kg.