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.
In an industry often defined by volatility and expansion cycles, one Iowa pork producer is taking a different view heading into 2026: stability matters. For Jeremy Ahlers, pork production has always been part of life. Raised in the business, he now operates a diversified hog and crop farm alongside his family, managing multiple finishing sites […]
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Washington lawmakers are once again turning their attention to farm aid, with discussions underway around a new, expanded assistance package that could significantly increase federal support for U.S. agriculture in 2026. Current conversations suggest lawmakers are evaluating at least $15 billion in additional farm aid, building on recent emergency support programs aimed at helping producers […]
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Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork – these are the core values of Pipestone. They serve as a road map for all employees in pursuing the company mission of Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow. The David Neuberger II Core Values Award is an honor bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the Core Values […]
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Applying manure in winter can considerably increase phosphorus loss through tile drainage. Apply after harvest and incorporate or inject to protect water quality. AI-generated photo of manure spreading in winter. Photo by Ehsan Ghane, MSU. Important takeaways Applying manure in December and January causes much higher phosphorus loss than in October and November. Applying manure […]
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SHIC Talk Addresses Pig Caretaker Motivation for Biosecurity On the latest episode of SHIC Talk, host Barb Determan welcomes SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder and guests Dr. Michael Chetta and Josh Holtkamp of Talent Metrics Consulting. Dr. Chetta and Josh discuss results of their research project addressing pig caretaker motivation for performing biosecurity tasks. […]
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Margins strengthened significantly over the first half of January from a combination of sharply higher hog prices and lower feed costs with USDA releasing an extremely bearish report for corn. The monthly WASDE finalized 2025 production at 17.021 billion bushels, a new record high and 477 million bushels above the average pre-report estimate as well […]
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Proposed hog farm developments in Wisconsin are once again drawing public scrutiny, underscoring a familiar and increasingly complex challenge facing the pork industry: how to responsibly expand production while navigating environmental concerns, regulatory thresholds, and community trust. At the center of the discussion are new hog farm proposals that fall just below permitting levels that […]
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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) has challenged pork producers for decades, impacting all stages of production and remaining one of the most costly diseases facing the global swine industry. While biosecurity, vaccination, and management strategies remain essential, a new option is drawing increasing attention: the PRRS-resistant pig. According to John Harding, professor of large […]
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ollowing Swine Web’s earlier coverage of the wage-fixing lawsuit involving Ag industry data provider Agri Stats, new developments signal the case is entering a new phase. According to a January 9 report from Reuters, Agri Stats has agreed to settle claims brought by meat industry workers who alleged the company helped facilitate wage suppression by […]
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The Real Economics Behind Pig Livability | Dr. Clayton Johnson
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