Iowa’s Wilson Family Named Niman Ranch 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year

Friday, December 5, 2025

Regenerative practices offer a path to cleaner water and healthier soil  Niman Ranch has named the Wilson family of Seven W Farm as its 2025 Sustainable Farm of the Year, an honor coinciding with World Soil Health Day. The recognition highlights the family’s leadership in restoring soil health, protecting local waterways and demonstrating how small, […]

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Spain Launches Wild Boar Cull After African Swine Fever Detected Near Barcelona

Friday, December 5, 2025

Spain’s pork industry is on high alert after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in several wild boar outside Barcelona — the country’s first detected cases since 1994. The Catalonia region is now moving quickly to reduce its wild boar population, including expanded culls, to prevent the virus from reaching commercial herds. First Cases in […]

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Assessment of the Relationship Between Bioexclusion Practices Applied in Wean-to-Harvest Sites and PRRS Outbreaks

Friday, December 5, 2025

Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA Assessment of the Relationship Between Bioexclusion Practices Applied in Wean-to-Harvest Sites and PRRS Outbreaks Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA * Author to […]

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Iowa State University Opens Registration for 2026 Fresh Pork Processing Short Course

Friday, December 5, 2025

Iowa State University has announced that registration is now open for its 2026 Fresh Pork Processing Short Course, a hands-on, three-day training program designed for professionals across the pork and meat production chain. The course will run February 3–5, 2026 at the university’s modern Meat Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. This highly regarded program caps enrollment […]

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Growing Stronger: DanBred Announces Mike O’Neal as Country Manager, USA

Thursday, December 4, 2025

DanBred is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike O’Neal as Country Manager for the United States, effective immediately.  Mike brings over 30 years of leadership experience in sales, management, and agribusiness. He has a proven track record in driving growth, building customer relationships, and developing high-performing teams across the swine genetics and food sectors. […]

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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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