Stories and Perspectives from the Farm, By Wanda Patsche, April 10th 2026

Friday, April 10, 2026

Spring Planting Soon? It’s a bit crazy, but there were farmers planting soybeans in March! Yes, the 30th of March, in Minnesota, we drove by a planter planting soybeans. I realize there is a trend to plant soybeans sooner than we have in the past. But, boy, in March? So what is happening on the […]

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Less Invasive Sampling Methods for PRRSV Detection in Swine: Dry Blood Spots, Oral Swabs, and Tonsil Oral Scrubbing in Intentionally Exposed Gilts

Friday, April 10, 2026

Abstract Serum collection from swine is invasive and labor-intensive, which limits its practicality for disease surveillance and highlights the need for less invasive and cost-effective alternatives. In this study, we evaluated the sensitivity of blood-soaked filter papers (dry blood spots [DBS]), blood-soaked swabs, oral swabs (OS), and tonsil oral scrubbing (TOSc) when compared to serum […]

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Prairie Fresh Taps Into Summer Demand with America 250 Packaging Initiative

Friday, April 10, 2026

As the industry prepares for peak grilling season, Seaboard Foods is leaning into both tradition and timing—rolling out a limited-time packaging initiative for its Prairie Fresh brand tied to America’s 250th birthday. The move centers on Prairie Fresh Natural pork ribs, with updated packaging hitting retail shelves from early spring through the Fourth of July. […]

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Different Path for Beef and Pork Processing | Kit Laramore & Joe Galasso

Friday, April 10, 2026

Different Path for Beef and Pork Processing | Kit Laramore & Joe Galasso

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June hogs in down trend

Thursday, April 9, 2026

“Charting is a little like surfing. You don’t have to know a lot about the physics of tides, resonance, and fluid dynamics in order to catch a good wave. You just have to be able to sense when it’s happening and then have the drive to act at the right time.” ~ Ed Seykota Walt […]

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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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