The Technology Journey on Today’s Farms: From Data to Decisions to Action   By Rob Hannam, CEO

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Every farm, regardless of size or sector, is somewhere along a path that moves from data to decisions to action. Digital tools don’t replace good biosecurity practices; they make those practices faster, more reliable, and easier to follow. Harnessing the power of digital biosecurity tools will dramatically increase compliance and reduce disease pressure. While we […]

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Ohio Pork Council Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Ohio Pork Congress

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Ohio Pork Council recognized the people and organizations helping shape the future of Ohio’s pork industry during the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress, held February 4 in Lima, Ohio. Presented during the annual Awards Luncheon, the honors celebrated leadership, innovation, and service across pork production, education, animal health, and marketing — highlighting the individuals and […]

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Feed Smarter, Not Harder: Using Mycotoxin Data to Feed Your Herd , By Kiah Berg

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Harvest 2025 is wrapped up, and as feed ingredient samples roll into labs, testing is bringing clarity to an otherwise chaotic growing season. Mother Nature delivered a year of extremes—record rain and humidity in some areas, drought stress in others, and near-perfect conditions elsewhere. That variability makes it difficult to rely on assumptions or historical […]

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FCC Outlook Signals Another Profitable Year Ahead for Pork Producers

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Farm Credit Canada is forecasting another strong year for the pork sector in 2026, building on the momentum seen in 2025 as favorable feed costs, strong demand, and competitive pricing continue to support producer margins. According to Justin Shepherd, 2025 ultimately proved to be a solid year for hog producers across Canada and North America, […]

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Detection of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus type 2 in air emissions from grow-finish barns

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Abstract Background Diagnosis of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infections can be accomplished using various sample types and testing methods.  The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using air emission samples to detect the onset of PRRSV type 2 infections in growing pigs. Methods Air emissions and oral fluid […]

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Amazon’s Grocery Reset Sends a Clear Signal to Protein Producers

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Amazon’s decision to shutter its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores and double down on Whole Foods Market and delivery isn’t just a retail reset — it’s a supply-chain signal with long-term implications for protein producers. 1. Fewer Experimental Channels, More Scaled Platforms Amazon has effectively acknowledged that new physical grocery formats are difficult to […]

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Hogs shooting higher

Wednesday, February 4, 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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Ohio Pork Congress 2026 Highlights Industry Momentum as Policy Priorities Take Center Stage

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The Ohio Pork Council kicked off the Ohio Pork Congress with strong momentum, reinforcing both the strength of Ohio’s pork community and the critical issues shaping the industry’s future. From the opening moments of Day 1, the focus was clear: knowledge, innovation, leadership, and advocacy. Herd Health, Education, and On-Farm Application The event opened with […]

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Effects of novel microbial phytases on growth performance and bone ash of young growing pigs

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Pigs have a poor utilization of phytate-bound P derived from plant feed ingredients and thus supplemental phytase is used in pig diets (Selle and Ravindran, 2008). Use of phytase in diets has been a very effective way to increase P digestibility, but the digestibility of amino acids, energy, and other minerals may also be increased […]

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Mid-Iowa Milling Expands Feed Operations with Acquisition of Two Iowa Feed Companies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Mid-Iowa Milling, LLC has announced the acquisition of two Iowa-based feed operations, further expanding its footprint and production capacity across the region. The acquisitions include Mid-State Milling, LLC and the Edgewood Feed Mill, strengthening the company’s ability to serve livestock producers with a broader range of feed solutions. The move supports Mid-Iowa Milling’s long-term growth […]

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