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China Plans to Trim Sow Herd as Pork Oversupply Pressures Markets

Friday, August 8, 2025

Amid glutted markets and falling prices, Chinese authorities are reportedly planning to reduce the national sow herd by 1 million head. This follows a mid-June estimate of approximately 40.43 million […]

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Maple Leaf’s Pork Division Powers Major Q2 Profit Rebound

Friday, August 8, 2025

Maple Leaf Foods has delivered a sharp turnaround in its second-quarter results, with the pork division emerging as the top driver of growth. The company posted net earnings of C$57.8 […]

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Any Canada–U.S. Trade Agreement Must Support Agriculture

Friday, August 8, 2025

Florian Possberg, partner with Polar Pork Farms, says maintaining zero tariffs on agricultural products between Canada and the United States—similar to pre–Trump trade war agreements—is critical for the long-term sustainability […]

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Generational Wisdom on the Farm: Doug & Amy Larson’s Story of Faith, Family, and Resilience

Friday, August 8, 2025

vWelcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, Sawyer and Tork welcome Doug and Amy Larson from Minnesota—well-known faces in the online ag community and the family behind a thriving […]

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Fast 5 with Macy Loecke: Starting Strong with Kanters Animal Health as North American Sales Specialist

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Macy Loecke recently joined Kanters Animal Health as their North American Sales Specialist, bringing fresh energy and determination to a company known for advancing animal health through clean water strategies […]

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Broad vaccine coverage helps manage PCV2

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Broad vaccine coverage helps manage PCV2 Managing swine health requires vigilance. Viruses, like porcine circovirus Type 2 (PCV2), are constantly evolving. To support healthy outcomes, pigs require vaccines that can […]

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Navigating Risk, Renewal, and the Next Generation | Chris Ford

Thursday, August 7, 2025

About the Guest Chris Ford works with swine operations across the Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and Ag Country Associations’ state territory and throughout the Midwest ranging in […]

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2025 Golden Opportunity Scholars Honored at CYAE

Thursday, August 7, 2025

At the prestigious California Youth Ag Expo (CYAE) in Tulare, the California Pork Producers Association (CPPA) celebrated the next generation of agricultural leaders with its 2025 Golden Opportunity Scholarships. The […]

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Marfrig and BRF Merger Creates Global Protein Powerhouse — What It Means for Pork

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Two of Brazil’s largest meat companies — Marfrig Global Foods and BRF S.A. — have officially merged to form one of the world’s largest protein companies, following shareholder approval this […]

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Trade Tensions and Biofuel Policy Uncertainty Pressure Agribusiness Profits — Ripple Effects for Pork Producers

Thursday, August 7, 2025

As global trade instability continues, major agribusiness players and equipment manufacturers are feeling the pressure — and U.S. pork producers could soon feel it too. With lower crop trading profits, […]

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