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.
Regulations like Proposition 12 and evolving technologies continue to impact swine production. In this episode, Hyatt Frobose, North America commercial director of JYGA Technologies Inc., discusses what success looks like in open gestation systems and shares producer insights on swine health, management and adoption of new technologies by farm teams. Fred Kuhr, in his 48th […]
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Global protein isn’t slowing down—and neither are the companies positioned to lead it. MBRF Global Foods delivered record revenue in 2025, moving more than 8 million tons of product and pushing past previous financial benchmarks. But the story isn’t the number. It’s what the number represents. Because in a year defined by volatility, disease pressure, […]
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Leadership changes in the pork industry don’t happen in isolation—and they rarely happen at easy moments. The election of Josh Coombs as president of the North Carolina Pork Council is one of those moments worth paying attention to—not because of the title, but because of what it represents. The North Carolina Pork Council sits at […]
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The next generation of pork producers will take center stage this summer as the South Dakota Swine Summit returns on June 6, 2026, at South Dakota State University. Designed for youth ages 12–21, the one-day program offers hands-on exposure to the swine industry, combining practical learning with real-world insights into modern pork production. A Full […]
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When The Maschhoffs were recently honored for their Community Impact initiative, the recognition reflected more than a single program—it highlighted a broader shift happening across the pork industry. Backed by meaningful investment into local projects—from youth-focused initiatives and county fair improvements to community infrastructure—their approach signals something increasingly important: Success in pork production is no […]
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Key takeaways Investing in continuous, inclusive learning builds confidence, motivation and shared ownership across teams. Open, peer-to-peer collaboration helps solve issues faster and builds consistency among teams. Hands-on and off-site learning turns protocols into practical actions that improve daily performance. Justin Kleinschmidt, director of Swine Vet Center Management (SVCM), understands effective leadership starts by empowering […]
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Mike and Jeff discuss the shift in the pork industry.
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Every pork producer eventually faces the same set of questions: Should I fix this barn? Tear it down? Build new? Rent someone else’s? And with today’s construction prices, none of those decisions come easy. But there is a practical way to think through it — one that starts with understanding your financial footing, keeping your […]
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As the USDA moves forward with one of its most significant organizational shifts in decades, leadership is signaling flexibility for employees navigating the transition. That matters. Because while the strategy is clear—move resources closer to the field—the reality is far more complex. This is not just a relocation effort.It’s a fundamental reset of how USDA […]
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Familiarize yourself with updates to the process for obtaining mandatory official identification tags for your 4-H swine project animals. The 2026 fair season is quickly approaching and there are some important changes to swine tagging that breeders, exhibitors and fairs should be aware of. All swine being shown at exhibitions, including fairs and jackpot shows, […]
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