Disease Alert: PED Jan 8, 2025
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.
Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry. The 2025 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced Jan. 14, 2026, during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Recipients are Jim Petrik, of Gayville; Brian Renelt, of Wilmot; and Ray Waldner, of […]
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Christensen Farms recently welcomed representatives from the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul to its Sleepy Eye, Minnesota office for a Lunch and Learn session aimed at strengthening support for its workforce. The event provided team members with the opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights, and learn more about resources available to international employees. Christensen […]
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The latest USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook provides a deeper look at how the pork sector is positioned heading into 2026 — and the message is clear: production is expanding, but demand fundamentals are keeping pace. This balance between supply growth and demand strength will be the defining theme for producers this year. Download […]
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A new bulletin from Michigan State University Extension is offering swine producers a clearer look at insurance tools designed to help manage risk and protect farm income. Titled “Insurance Options for Swine Growers,” the resource outlines key coverage programs available to pork producers and explains how different policies can be used as part of a […]
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Gavin Howerton, a student with the Clinton FFA program, impressed the judges with his speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 17 at the 2026 Missouri Pork Expo. This year’s topic was Building Consumer Trust: How Pork Producers Connect Farm to Fork. Howerton was one of six speakers to […]
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A major investment in swine education and research is moving forward following the signing of new legislation supporting expansion of the swine facilities at South Dakota State University. The legislation authorizes funding for expansion of the university’s wean-to-finish swine barn, strengthening research capacity and hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing careers in pork production and […]
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Dr. Peter Phillips of the University of Saskatchewan says new research confirms that investments in Canada’s swine sector are generating significant economic returns while strengthening long-term competitiveness and sustainability. The findings were presented during a national webinar hosted by Swine Innovation Porc and are detailed in the report Research to Results: Measuring the Impact of […]
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The national debate surrounding California’s Proposition 12 has resurfaced — this time embedded within discussions around the 2026 Farm Bill. But while lawmakers in Washington argue over federal authority, interstate commerce, and states’ rights, producers across North America are navigating a much more practical question: What happens when regulatory stability becomes unpredictable after capital has […]
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Leadership in pork production is built one decision at a time — often long before recognition follows. Iowa Select Farms has announced that Ashley, a Wean-to-Finish Supervisor, is the recipient of the 2025 Wean-to-Finish Pigs 4P Award — an honor recognizing dedication, urgency, and commitment to the company’s core values of People, Pigs, Profit, and […]
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THE FACILITY PLAYBOOKA Swine Web Systems Intelligence Series Facilities used to be background decisions. Concrete. Steel. Ventilation. Done. Not anymore. Today, your barn determines: How many labor hours it takes to manage 2,400 head How much propane you burn during a February cold snap Whether airflow stabilizes during a PRRS break Whether automation integrates cleanly […]
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