The Signal Behind Russia’s Livestock Cull: When Disease Control Becomes Market Strategy

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Across parts of Siberia, livestock are being removed at scale. Cattle, sheep, and pigs—taken out quickly, across multiple regions, under the explanation of routine disease control. Officially, the focus is on managing known health issues like pasteurellosis and rabies. But in today’s protein economy, the label matters less than the response. Because when depopulation reaches […]

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What It Really Takes to Break Into Farming When You Don’t Inherit Land

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Brandon from NBC Precision Spraying LLC a farmer and ag entrepreneur who’s been making waves on TikTok with his authentic, no-BS takes on agriculture. Brandon shares his journey from growing up on a small Iowa farm, building a custom spraying business from the ground up, […]

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Lower Pork Supply, Better Demand Sets the Stage for Summer Rally

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Supply recovery after short Easter production is limited, with weekly slaughter expected to settle around ~2.4 million head into Memorial Day, 100k head less than March levels. Steiner and Company produces the Profit Maximizer report on behalf of National Pork Board based on information we believe is accurate and reliable. However neither NPB nor Steiner […]

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Ceasefire? | Hog Market Talk

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Mike and Luke discuss the apparent ceasefire, market reaction and more.

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Fuel Costs Are the Next Hidden Pressure on Pork Margins

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Across U.S. swine production, most conversations around cost pressure focus on feed, labor, and health. But a recent report from CoBank highlights a variable quietly working its way through the system—one that rarely leads the conversation, but touches every part of production: Energy. And more specifically: Fuel volatility. The Pressure Isn’t Direct—It’s Systemic Rising diesel […]

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Gut Health Is a System Property — Not a Product Feature

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

THE NUTRITIONIST’S PLAYBOOK A Swine Web Feed Additive Intelligence Series “Gut health” is one of the most used phrases in swine nutrition. It is also one of the most misunderstood. In marketing, gut health is often positioned as a product outcome—something that can be added, improved, or fixed with a single intervention. Nutritionists do not […]

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Smart Air for Smart Barns: Why Pig Tek’s Hero Fans Are Raising the Bar By Casey L. Bradley, Ph.D. – Animistic

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Winter-tested, tech-driven, and built to last—Hero Fans from Pig Tek offer more than ventilation. They deliver confidence. By Casey L. Bradley, Ph.D. | Global Swine Expert & Producer Advocate Cold Barns Are Tough. Hero Fans Are Tougher. If you’ve ever stood in a drafty barn in the middle of winter, wondering why your fans won’t […]

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Hatfield® Launch Signals Next Phase of Bacon Demand in Foodservice

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

As bacon continues to dominate menus across North America, the latest move from Hatfield reinforces a clear shift in how pork is being delivered—and consumed—across foodservice. The introduction of a fully cooked bacon topping isn’t just about convenience. It reflects a deeper industry trend where speed, consistency, and versatility are redefining value in pork. Bacon’s […]

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Strengthening Taiwan – Canada Agricultural Cooperation in Manitoba

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

HyLife recently welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to its pork processing facility in Neepawa, Manitoba,  highlighting the strong and growing agricultural partnership between Taiwan and Canada. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Manitoba’s pork industry, discuss global food supply chains, and explore opportunities for expanding the presence of Canadian pork in the Taiwanese market. […]

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Disease Pressure Builds in 2026: What the Latest Monitoring Data Signals for Pork Producers

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

As the industry moves deeper into 2026, the latest domestic swine disease monitoring data is reinforcing a familiar—but intensifying—reality: Health challenges are not easing. They are evolving. The newest insights from ongoing surveillance across U.S. production systems point to a complex disease landscape—one where progress in some areas is being offset by renewed pressure in […]

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