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Episode #84: How to Identify Sick Pigs Early

Friday, January 9, 2026

SWINETIME — EPISODE #84 How to Identify Sick Pigs Early In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian and Pipestone Holdings owner Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and partner Dr. Joseph Yaros for a practical discussion on one of the most critical aspects of swine production: identifying sick pigs early and […]

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Farm Economy Set to Stabilize in 2026, But Tight Margins Persist

Friday, January 9, 2026

As 2026 gets underway, U.S. agricultural economists see signs that the broader farm economy is stabilizing after several challenging years, though a full recovery remains uncertain and uneven across sectors. Recent economic indicators show that the downward slide seen in much of the farm sector has leveled off. Month-to-month sentiment among agricultural economists is improving […]

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Triumph Foods Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Executive Promotions

Friday, January 9, 2026

By Swine Web Triumph Foods has announced a series of key executive promotions designed to strengthen the company’s leadership and support continued growth in the U.S. pork industry. In moves that emphasize internal development and operational expertise, the company has elevated two seasoned professionals to expanded leadership roles focused on maintaining performance excellence and driving […]

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U.S. Midwest PRRS Outbreak Expected to Tighten Pork Supplies This Summer

Friday, January 9, 2026

An aggressive strain of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) circulating through the U.S. Midwest is expected to significantly reduce pork production as the industry moves into the summer months, according to industry observers. PRRS remains one of the most costly and disruptive diseases in pork production, causing reproductive failure in sows and severe respiratory […]

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Treating Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD): Picking the Right Treatment for Your Herd By: Elanco Staff

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Swine respiratory disease (SRD) poses a persistent threat to pork producers globally, as it is both difficult to properly treat and economically debilitating. When it comes to combating SRD, producers are not alone in determining what treatment from the SRD toolbox makes the most sense for their operation. SRD impacts swine operations differently, so producers […]

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How consumer data, flavor trends, and smart marketing are helping pork win with the next generation.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

How consumer data, flavor trends, and smart marketing are helping pork win with the next generation. https://popularpig.com/2026/01/08/taste-data-and-the-future-of-pork-kiersten-hafer/

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New Peer Program Targets One of the Most Stressful Challenges Facing Hog Producers: Succession

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Succession planning remains one of the most complex — and stressful — challenges facing Canadian hog producers. A new peer-based program launching this winter aims to change that by helping farm families approach transition planning with greater clarity, confidence, and support. The program, called Groundworks, is funded through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Producer Wellbeing Initiative […]

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Wakefield Pork Recognizes Team Members for Work Anniversaries

Thursday, January 8, 2026

👏 Congratulations to the employees at Wakefield Pork, Inc. being recognized for their work anniversaries. In an industry where experience, consistency, and people matter, recognizing long-term team members is more than a milestone — it’s an acknowledgment of the knowledge and commitment that keep operations running strong. Well done to the Wakefield Pork team for […]

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2026: Why This Feels Like a Turning Point — Not a Bounce By Jim Eadie

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The swine industry has lived through enough cycles to know the difference between optimism and noise. Post-COVID recovery taught us that lesson quickly. When markets reopened, confidence didn’t return overnight — it returned when companies started making forward commitments again. Hiring. Planning. Investing selectively. That same pattern is reappearing now. We’ve Seen This Before — […]

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Finding balance: What is good for the animals is good for production

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Jen-Yun Chou – This is Part 1 of the ‘Barn Insights Series’, which focuses on practical solutions to group sow housing. In this first part, Jen-Yun describes her visit to Marcel Egli’s sow barn in Ontario. They use a system with individual feeding stalls and a large common area bedded with straw. They feed four […]

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