University of Missouri Study Highlights Practical Alternatives to Full-Body Showers in Swine Barn Biosecurity

Friday, November 28, 2025

New research out of the University of Missouri is offering fresh insight into how different barn-entry biosecurity setups can help keep pathogens out of hog barns — and how producers without full-body shower facilities can still reach a high level of protection. The project evaluated multiple entrance systems commonly used across the industry and compared […]

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USDA Launches $285M “America First” Export Program — What It Means for Pork Producers

Friday, November 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a significant new investment aimed at strengthening American agriculture in global markets — a move that could carry meaningful benefits for pork producers heading into 2026. Through a new initiative called the America First Trade Promotion Program, the USDA is making hundreds of millions of dollars available to […]

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How to Crush Thanksgiving Like a True American!

Friday, November 28, 2025

Welcome to Barn Talk! In this Thanksgiving episode, Tork and Sawyer bring holiday cheer (and pilgrim hats) as they answer listener questions and reflect on everything they’re grateful for. The discussion covers farm life, market updates, family succession, and the future of small town America, along with some honest thoughts on health and favorite Thanksgiving […]

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Impact of soybean oil on net energy and nitrogen balance in group-housed pigs allowed ad libitum access to feed

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Dr. Su A Lee, Research Scientist in the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab, discusses the Impact of soybean oil on net energy and nitrogen balance in group-housed pigs allowed ad libitum access to feed. Adapted from a presentation at the ISEP 2025.

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Iowa Select Farms Announces Dr. Tyler Te Grotenhuis as New Vice President of Operations, Wean-to-Finish

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Iowa Select Farms has announced the appointment of Dr. Tyler Te Grotenhuis as Vice President of Operations, Wean-to-Finish—an important leadership role supporting the continued advancement of the company’s production system. Dr. Te Grotenhuis brings extensive experience across farrow-to-finish operations, swine health management, team leadership, and research and development. Most recently, he served as Director of […]

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Montana Pork in Focus: A Catch-Up with Ben Wipf on Builds, Remodels, Innovation, and the Road to the 2026 Montana Pork Expo

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

It’s been more than five years since Swine Web last connected with Ben Wipf of Milford Colony, and in that time he has become one of the most consistent, practical voices in Montana pork production. As the state evolves — with new builds, remodeling decisions, climate-driven barn designs, and renewed interest among younger producers — […]

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Proven performance: Kanters Weaning Protocol supports health and drives progress

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

As U.S. producers show growing interest in improving drinking water quality, the Kanters Weaning Protocol offers a practical next step. Recent field results from Independence, Iowa, demonstrate that better water hygiene and targeted supplementation can measurably support animal health and help reduce antibiotic use. This provides producers with a clear, evidence-based opportunity to strengthen weaning […]

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Stories and Perspectives from the Farm, by Pork Producer Wanda Patsche, November 26th 2025

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving I love this time of year as it gives me time to reflect on how truly blessed I am. With everything going on around us, sometimes it’s hard to find the time to realize how fortunate we really are. The past few weeks have been crazy. You would think that with harvest behind […]

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DOJ Pushes Forward in Agri Stats Antitrust Case, Says Data Sharing Helped Boost Meat Prices

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and multiple states are pressing ahead with their antitrust case against Agri Stats, telling a Minnesota federal court that the company has facilitated the exchange of sensitive production and pricing information across the chicken, pork and turkey sectors for decades. In a new filing, government enforcers opposed Agri Stats’ […]

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Looking Ahead: How Will Your Farm Evolve? By Jim Marzolf

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

With breakeven pressures lifted, now is the perfect time to step back from working in your business and focus on working on it—making strategic plans today to future-proof your farm and secure long-term success. As you reflect on the last 20 years in your agricultural business, you saw commodity prices that were high and low, […]

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