Swine Health Ontario is spearheading the Ontario initiative to improve disease prevention, detection, response, containment and elimination, leading to better decisions and added value at the farm and industry levels.
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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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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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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As the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) enters its second decade, the organization remains laser-focused on one mission: protecting and strengthening the health of the U.S. swine herd. Formed in 2015 following lessons learned from the rapid spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) in 2013, SHIC was created to ensure the U.S. pork industry […]
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The above chart shows how much Dec cattle have gained over Dec Hogs. Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures Broker “Pinion Futures, LLC d/b/a Breitinger & Sons” 800.411.FUTURES (3888) www.indianafutures.com
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A shopper browses the meat aisle in Taipei, Taiwan. A Market That Should Be Booming Taiwan’s tightening pork supply should be good news for U.S. producers. Herd health issues and rising feed costs are creating gaps in domestic production, leaving room for imported product. But despite strong consumer demand for high-quality pork, the flow from […]
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In this episode, Dr. Spencer Wayne sits down with Hayden Kerkaert, Director of Pig Sales & Marketing for Pipestone Management, to break down the current weaned pig market and what it means for producers across the country. Hayden shares practical insights on what drives pig value, pricing, and performance. The weaned pig market has stayed […]
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NPB is honored to represent the U.S. pork industry at the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30), a globally important event held in Brazil from November 10-21, 2025. The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) is a critical global event taking place this November in Belém, Brazil. With its rich cultural heritage and […]
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When it comes to climate action, Denmark has rarely been content to sit on the sidelines. Now, the small Nordic nation is taking another pioneering leap — becoming the first country in the world to implement a carbon tax on livestock emissions, set to begin in 2030. During a CLEAR Conversations podcast, which was filmed […]
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At the 2025 Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon, keynote speaker Chris Koch, a farmer from Nanton, Alberta, delivered an unforgettable message about turning challenges into strengths. Born without arms or legs, Koch has built a life that defies limitations. “Simply put, I was born missing arms and legs,” he said. “I can hop around […]
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