Smithfield to Close Springfield, Massachusetts Charcuterie Plant; Production to Shift Within Network

Monday, February 9, 2026

Smithfield Foods has announced plans to close its dry sausage and charcuterie-style processing facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, with operations expected to conclude in August 2026. The facility employs approximately 190 people. According to the company, employees at the Springfield location will be provided with transition support, and discussions are underway regarding potential opportunities to apply […]

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Hotraco Agri Introduces Fortica Swine to the North American Market

Monday, February 9, 2026

Enhancing room conditions, boosting pig performance, and simplifying  daily control A next-generation barn control platform built for modern U.S. pig production As U.S. pork producers continue to operate in tighter margins, more volatile weather conditions, and increasing labor pressure, interest in practical ag-tech solutions has shifted from “nice to have” to essential. One area seeing […]

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NPPC Capitol Update: Trade Agreements, USDA Reorganization, and Federal Funding Developments

Monday, February 9, 2026

This article is based on the weekly Capitol Update issued by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for the week ending February 6, 2026. Swine Web has summarized key developments and producer-relevant takeaways. The National Pork Producers Council released its latest Capitol Update outlining several policy and trade developments with direct implications for U.S. pork […]

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April Hogs revised, uptrend being tested

Monday, February 9, 2026

Market showing signs of a change of direction.  Outside days, reversals, & breaking trend lines could contribute evidence of the turn.  Increasing volume would confirm the change whereas decreasing volume would indicate the move is temporary. Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures Broker  “Pinion Futures, LLC d/b/a Breitinger & Sons” 800.411.FUTURES (3888) www.indianafutures.com

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Former Tyson Executive Gary Machan Passes Away at 81

Monday, February 9, 2026

The pork industry is mourning the passing of Gary Robert Machan, a longtime industry professional and former executive associated with Tyson Fresh Meats, who passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Machan spent much of his career in livestock procurement and meat-industry leadership, where he was well known for his work […]

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SwineWeb Industry Signals — February 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026

What’s actually shaping decisions across the pork industry right now SwineWeb reports the news every day. Industry Signals exist to explain what that news is quietly telling us — especially when the same themes keep resurfacing, even as headlines change. Over the past several weeks, consistent patterns have surfaced across SwineWeb reporting, podcasts, research coverage, […]

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Pit Foaming in Swine Barns: Fire Risk and Practical Solutions Written by Ashley Englin, Swine Field Specialist

Monday, February 9, 2026

With reports of barn fires in the news recently, the Iowa Pork Industry Center has gathered some resources about pit foaming to share with producers. Manure pit foaming poses a serious fire and explosion hazard. Foam traps methane gas at extremely high concentrations. When foam is disturbed, methane can be rapidly released into the barn, […]

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U.S. Farm Income Forecast to Slip in 2026 Despite Heavy Government Support

Monday, February 9, 2026

New federal forecasts point to continued financial pressure across U.S. agriculture in 2026, even as government payments reach levels not seen since the pandemic-era disruptions of 2020–2021. According to reporting summarized by Farm Policy News, the USDA projects U.S. net farm income will decline 0.7% in 2026, falling to $153.4 billion, despite near-record federal support […]

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Philippines Signals Shift on ASF With Regionalisation Framework for Pork Imports

Monday, February 9, 2026

As African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to shape global pork production and trade, the Philippines has introduced a policy change worth watching closely. New pork import rules adopted by the country’s agriculture ministry now allow for regionalisation—a framework that recognizes ASF-free zones within exporting countries rather than relying solely on national disease status. While the […]

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SWINETIME — EPISODE #85 ASF in Spain: Real-World Impact, Real-Time Lessons

Monday, February 9, 2026

In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and former partner, Dr. Jean Paul Cano, for a discussion on African Swine Fever (ASF). Dr. Cano is a swine veterinarian originally from Venezuela who completed his PhD in Minnesota and spent years working in U.S. production systems […]

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