Why COP30 Mattered to U.S. Pork Producers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

COP30 was attended by an estimated 50,000 people from across the globe in Belém, Brazil. With representation from industry sectors such as agriculture, energy, transportation and non-governmental organizations, U.S. Pork ensured producers had a seat at the table to share their We Care® commitment through our partnership with the Meat Institute’s Protein PACT. The 30th […]

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Pig X Podcast: Takeaways from the Second International Conference on Pig Livability

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Episode 7: Takeaways from the Second International Conference on Pig Livability Featuring Dr. Joel DeRouchey and Dr. Edison Magalhaes

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Hog Talk: Recovery

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The hog market has been trying a comeback. Listen to Luke and Mike discuss the hog market post our customer meeting.

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USDA Reorganization Set for Completion in 2026, Vaden Says

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving ahead with a major structural overhaul that will shift more than half of its Washington, D.C.–based workforce into five regional hubs by the end of 2026, according to Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden. Speaking on Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Vaden said USDA will “redistribute the majority of our employees” to […]

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Hogs Drift, By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc., December 8th 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025

If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list  – Sign Up Now  For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:15 pm. It is free for anyone who […]

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Back to Basics: Fundamentals drive vaccine performance, Dr. Daniel Gascho

Monday, December 8, 2025

Dr. Daniel Gascho says proper handling, timing and on-farm discipline remain biggest drivers of vaccine success. At a time when disease pressure continues to challenge pork production systems across the United States, vaccination remains one of the most valuable and heavily discussed tools available to veterinarians and producers. Speaking at the 2025 Four Star Pork […]

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Iowa State University Launches Real-Time Swine Disease Surveillance System

Monday, December 8, 2025

Iowa State University researchers have developed a new real-time swine disease surveillance system designed to help U.S. pork producers identify and respond to emerging disease threats at the regional level. The project, supported by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), uses data already collected on farms to create a dynamic, spatially driven model of disease […]

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Reflecting on 10 Years of Practicing Ag Law, By Todd Janzen

Monday, December 8, 2025

Ten years ago, our law firm opened its doors to try something new. Rather than focus on one specific area of law or operate a general practice that tried to cover all areas, we decided to focus on a single industry—agriculture. Our clients—farmers, ag-tech providers, and businesses that work in agriculture—were grateful to find lawyers […]

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Grupo Costa Announces $300 Million Investment in Paraguay, Signaling Major Pork Sector Expansion

Monday, December 8, 2025

Spanish pork producer Grupo Costa plans to invest $300 million in Paraguay, marking the company’s first major expansion outside Spain, according to comments made Thursday by Paraguayan President Santiago Peña. The investment is expected to support Paraguay’s goal of meeting an annual demand of 1 million pigs, with significant implications for producers in the country’s […]

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Fresh Pork Processing Short Course Returns February 3–5, 2026 — Hands-On Training at Iowa State University

Monday, December 8, 2025

Iowa State University is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Fresh Pork Processing Short Course, taking place February 3–5, 2026 at the university’s state-of-the-art Meat Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. The three-day program is designed to deliver an immersive, hands-on learning experience for professionals across the pork value chain. Enrollment is strictly limited to 14 participants, […]

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