ASF Detection in Spain Highlights Ongoing Risk from Wild Pigs

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The recent confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar in Spain is serving as a sharp reminder to pork-producing regions worldwide—including North America—of the ongoing risks posed by wild pig populations and the need for constant biosecurity vigilance. ASF was detected in wild boars found dead in Spain in late November, marking a […]

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Seaboard Foods and Oklahoma Pork Council Donate 160,000 Servings of Prairie Fresh® Pork to Fight Hunger

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Seaboard Foods and the Oklahoma Pork Council (OPC) partnered this holiday season to donate more than 40,000 pounds of Prairie Fresh® pork, providing an estimated 160,000 servings to help combat food insecurity across Oklahoma. The donation was delivered to the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma as part of the Oklahoma Pork Council’s annual Give-A-Ham Challenge, […]

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USDA Faces Strong Opposition to Major Reorganization Plan

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is facing overwhelming opposition to its plan to relocate thousands of employees and consolidate offices nationwide, according to a recent internal analysis of public feedback. Despite the backlash, the reorganization is expected to move forward and be completed by the end of 2026. USDA received nearly 47,000 public comments during […]

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CIH Hog Margin Watch: December

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Margins continued to improve over the first half of December from a combination of higher hog prices and lower feed prices. Hog futures prices have been gaining recently on strength in the pork cutout despite increasing production from larger slaughter runs and heavier harvest weights. Hog slaughter last week was estimated at 2.727 million head, […]

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10 Essential Winter Electrical Safety Tips for Farms

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Protect your animals, your buildings, and your operations this winter. When temperatures drop, electrical systems on farms are pushed to their limits. Moisture increases, heaters run nonstop, equipment works harder, and dust accumulates, creating the perfect conditions for electrical failures, hot points, and barn fires. According to industry experts, a large portion of electrical incidents […]

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2025 Year in Review: Momentum Built on Values, Biosecurity, and Customer Confidence By Graham Crown, Agri Incinerators

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear this year marked significant momentum for Agri Incinerators and the broader agricultural community we serve. Across the marketplace, we continued to see larger integrators investing in incineration solutions, driven by an intensified focus on biosecurity, risk mitigation, and long-term cost savings. At the same time, an increasing […]

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Animal Welfare Beyond the Farm Gate: Reflections From the 2025 HSA Conference, A Commentary by Randall Bock, Bock Industries

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Humane Slaughter Association Conference 2025, themed Animal Welfare Beyond the Farm Gate, was a powerful reminder of how rapidly the animal welfare landscape is evolving and how essential it is for industry, science, and policy to move forward together. For Bock Industries, participating as a sponsor wasn’t simply a branding exercise. It was an […]

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DOJ Reaffirms Veterinary Accreditation Standards Are Subject to Antitrust Review

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice has reaffirmed that veterinary accreditation standards and procedures are subject to federal antitrust laws, a development that could have long-term implications for veterinary education, workforce availability, and access to animal health services across livestock production systems. The DOJ’s position underscores that professional accreditation systems, while important for maintaining quality and […]

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2025 in Review: How Agriculture Persevered Through Challenges This Year, Joby Young Executive Vice President AFB

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

It’s fair to say that 2025 has been a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller coaster ride. From policy wins that strengthen farm families to initiatives that support rural communities—our members, leaders and Farm Bureau staff […]

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China Lowers EU Pork Tariffs: What the Decision Means for Global Pork Markets

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

China has issued a final ruling in its 18-month anti-dumping investigation into European Union pork imports, significantly lowering tariffs on EU pork products—a move that could reshape competitive dynamics in global pork trade. The ruling reduces duties on EU pork to a range of roughly 5 to 20 percent, well below the provisional rates imposed […]

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