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Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others | Twyla Stevens

Thursday, December 4, 2025

A down-to-earth look at growing strong leaders from within, with real stories and practical steps from Twyla Stevens. Listen to the full episode on Popular Pig

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Hogs testing resistance

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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U. of Saskatchewan Research Confirms Bacterial Cause of Porcine Ear Necrosis

Thursday, December 4, 2025

New research from the University of Saskatchewan has identified the primary bacterial agent responsible for porcine ear-tip necrosis, a painful and costly condition affecting pigs in every major pork-producing region. Ear-tip necrosis, first described in the 1950s, causes the ear tissue to turn black and deteriorate. For decades, theories pointed to mycotoxins, porcine circovirus, and […]

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USDA Signals New “Bridge Payment” for Farmers as Trade Negotiations Continue

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced this week that the Trump administration plans to introduce a “bridge payment” for farmers, with details expected next week. The payment is intended to provide short-term support as broader trade and farm-aid packages continue to be negotiated. The announcement comes as farm groups and lawmakers push for additional relief amid […]

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KANSAS STATE JOINS NATIONAL EFFORT TO PREPARE NEXT GENERATION OF VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGISTS

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Kansas State University is addressing a critical nationwide shortage of veterinary entomologists through the Research and Extension Experience in Veterinary Entomology for Students program, an innovative new program designed to provide undergraduates with hands-on research experience. Veterinary entomologists play a crucial role in safeguarding livestock health and agricultural economies by studying insects and ticks that […]

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The Pig Edge Podcast: The outlook for Irish pig production in 2026

Thursday, December 4, 2025

The Teagasc Outlook 2026 Conference, which took place on December 2nd, is an event that brings together Teagasc specialists across the different sectors to review performance in 2025 and outlining the key expectations for 2026. Representing the pig sector was Michael McKeon, Specialist with Teagasc’s Pig and Poultry Research and Knowledge Transfer Department with Michael […]

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Illinois Pork Industry Generates Over $373 Million in Tax Revenue, Strengthening Rural Communities

Thursday, December 4, 2025

New economic impact data from the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) highlights the powerful contribution pork production makes to the state economy—generating more than $373 million in total tax revenue and supporting over 57,000 jobs across Illinois. As one of the nation’s leading pork-producing states, Illinois benefits from an industry footprint that extends far beyond […]

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2026 Swine Web Hall of Fame Inductees: Honoring José Batista Sobrinho & Joseph W. Luter III

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Swine Web is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, recognizing two individuals whose leadership and long-term contributions helped shape the modern global pork industry. This year’s inductees, José Batista Sobrinho and Joseph W. Luter III, each transformed regional operations into major international companies, influencing production, processing, and global protein supply on a […]

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Filtered Barns: AMVC is Committed to Swine Health and Sustainability

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

At AMVC, animal health is a top priority and a reflection of the company’s commitment to “doing the right thing every day.” One example of this commitment is the implementation of filtered barns, a biosecurity innovation designed to reduce the risk of airborne diseases like PRRS and PED in swine herds. In the Q&A below, […]

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Electrostatic Precipitator Prototype Shows Strong Potential for Airborne Pathogen Removal in Swine Barns

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Swine Web – Biosecurity & Barn Technology Updat A new electrostatic precipitator (ESP) prototype is showing promising results in removing airborne particles and pathogens inside swine facilities, according to research supported by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) through the Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program. The project — funded jointly by SHIC, the Foundation for Food […]

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