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Meat Quality Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Outcome: Where Pork Is Won (and Lost) in the System

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

By Swine Web The pork industry doesn’t have a knowledge gap when it comes to meat quality. It has an execution gap. For decades, producers, genetic companies, and processors have understood the fundamentals: pH matters marbling matters stress impacts quality handling and chilling influence the final product None of this is new. And yet—inconsistent eating […]

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Jim Eadie Commentary Recovery Has Started—But Discipline Is Defining the Industry

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

By Jim Eadie | SwineWeb.com There’s a tendency in this business to look for clear turning points. A bad cycle. A recovery. A reset. But what we’re seeing right now isn’t that clean. Yes—conditions have improved from where we were. Feed costs have come off their highs compared to the peak of the last cycle, […]

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People & Profiles Building Leadership from Within: Christensen Farms Elevates Women in Agriculture

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Leadership in the pork industry is evolving—and increasingly, it’s being shaped by intentional investment in people. At Christensen Farms, that investment was on full display through a recent Women’s History Month event hosted by its Women LEAPP group—an initiative focused on leadership, engagement, advancement, and professional development. The event brought together team members from across […]

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Ontario Pork Leadership Returns with Focus on Continuity and Momentum

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Leadership continuity is becoming increasingly important in today’s pork industry—and Ontario Pork is leaning into that approach. The organization has announced that Tara Terpstra, a producer from Huron County, will continue as Chair of the Board for a third consecutive term, while TJ Murray of Oxford County returns as Vice-Chair for a second year. Both […]

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The Hidden Drag on Performance: Why Mycotoxins Are Reshaping Swine Production

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Swine Web Industry Insights Series Across U.S. swine production, many operations are seeing it—but not always recognizing it. Performance that feels just slightly off. Groups that don’t quite line up. Reproduction that’s close—but not where it should be. Nothing broken. But nothing fully optimized. For many, the assumption is: Seasonality. Heat stress. Normal variation. But […]

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Hogs trend remains lower

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A trend should be assumed to continue in effect until such time as its reversal has been signaled…                                                                              […]

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Team Members Exemplify Caring

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

At Pipestone, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. We’re taking a closer look at each value, exploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values are the foundation of who we are and how we work together. Join us as we recognize our […]

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Effects of increasing Histidine:Lysine ratio during lactation on sow and litter performance

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Effects of increasing Histidine:Lysine ratio during lactation on sow and litter performance Abigail Jenkins – 2025 Midwest ASAS

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Smithfield Signals Growing Risk from Trade and Immigration Policy

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Smithfield Foods is sending a clear signal to the industry: strong performance does not eliminate structural risk. Despite delivering solid results, the company’s latest filing highlights increasing pressure from two areas that are quickly becoming central to operational stability—trade policy and immigration. Policy Is Moving to the Front Line For years, factors like feed costs, […]

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Global Pork Flows Shift as Brazil Sets Export Record in March

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Brazil’s pork sector is not just growing—it’s accelerating with intent. March export numbers confirm a significant moment for global pork trade, with Brazil shipping 153,800 metric tons, a record for the month and a clear signal that international demand is not only holding—but strengthening. Revenue followed the same trajectory, reaching $361.6 million, reinforcing a critical […]

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