USMEF Elects New Officers, Examines Reciprocal Trade Opportunities and USMCA Review

Monday, November 17, 2025

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its Strategic Planning Conference Friday with election of its new officers. Chairing USMEF for the 2025-26 term is Jay Theiler, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Agri Beef Company, based in Boise, Idaho. Theiler recalled his early days with Agri Beef, when the company came to realize […]

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Indiana Meat Packers Launch Loan Program to Strengthen Local Processing Capacity

Friday, November 14, 2025

Indiana’s meat processing sector is set for a major boost as the Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association rolls out a new low-interest loan program designed to expand and modernize small and mid-sized processing facilities. The initiative aims to improve regional processing capacity, support infrastructure upgrades, and ultimately strengthen the supply chain for livestock producers […]

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Government Shutdown Ends; Key Farm Bill Programs Extended and USDA Services Restart

Friday, November 14, 2025

After a 43-day federal shutdown, full-year funding for USDA and FDA has been restored, along with an extension of farm bill programs that expired on September 30. The agreement brings long-awaited stability back to agricultural services and ensures core programs remain operational through the remainder of fiscal year 2026. The resolution ends weeks of interruptions […]

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America’s Dependence on China for Critical Feed Inputs Raises New Risks for Pork Producers

Friday, November 14, 2025

Insights from IFEEDER’s latest strategic assessmentFull report: https://ifeeder.org A new strategic assessment from the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) is putting a spotlight on a vulnerability many pork producers don’t think about day-to-day: America’s heavy reliance on China for essential feed-grade vitamins and amino acids. These ingredients represent tiny portions of a swine […]

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Proper Ventilation Is Essential to Pig Health, Comfort, and Productivity

Friday, November 14, 2025

Insights from PIC Technical Services Ventilation is often overlooked compared to feeder space, water access, or square footage — yet it directly shapes pig health, comfort, and performance. According to PIC Technical Services, getting air management right is one of the most impactful steps producers can take to protect productivity and reduce respiratory pressure in […]

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New Research Sharpens Understanding of Protein, Amino Acids, and Feed Efficiency in Growing Pigs

Friday, November 14, 2025

A new wave of swine nutrition research is offering producers clearer direction on how to balance soybean meal and synthetic amino acids — and how those decisions influence growth, feed intake, and overall efficiency. Recent trials conducted on large groups of growing pigs highlight an important theme: while crystalline amino acids allow for more precise […]

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Hog Talk: The Ham Report

Friday, November 14, 2025

This weeks Hog Market Talk Pat and Mike the weakness surrounding the hog market. The ham report: No Bologna, just markets.

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Managing Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD) and its primary contributor, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) By: Dr. Patrick Hoffmann, Swine Technical Advisor

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Swine respiratory disease (SRD) is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in swine herds throughout the United States. 1 SRD’s primary contributor, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), was identified more than three decades ago in the United States and results in estimated losses as high as $1.2 billion each year.2 Managing […]

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Specialty Pork Processor to Break Ground on New Sioux Falls Headquarters

Thursday, November 13, 2025

A family-owned pork processor with Taiwanese roots is making a major U.S. investment as it prepares to break ground on a new headquarters and production facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The move underscores a growing trend across the industry — rising demand for specialty, cultural, and value-added pork products, and a shift toward flexible, […]

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Review of National Conference – Top Environmental Issues for 2026, By Brianna J. Schroeder

Thursday, November 13, 2025

I recently attended and spoke at the American Bar Association’s national conference for the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) in DC. Here are the top three issues I heard about that could impact agriculture in 2026. not shutdown: these views! Federalism. Sounds wonky but state and federal governments are facing real questions about […]

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