Decoding the Pork Cutout: What It Really Means for Hog Producers

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

In this episode, host Jim Eadie of Swine Web sits down with two leading agricultural economists — Dr. Joe Parcell and Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State University — to break down one of the most debated topics in pork marketing today: the pork carcass cutout. We compare and contrast the arguments raised in two […]

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Iowa Pork and Fareway Deliver Warm Meals and Hope on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Community spirit was on full display this week as the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Fareway Stores partnered with Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) for the ninth annual Giving Tuesday breakfast. The effort brought hot meals, essential supplies, and meaningful support to individuals experiencing homelessness across Des Moines, Ames, and Grinnell. Volunteers gathered […]

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Feb hogs testing support

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline. Resistance– a price area or trend line above the market that is expected to prevent or stall price increases. Trend lines […]

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Pharmgate Animal Health announces the addition of Dr. Mindi Bracy as a Technical Services Veterinarian

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Experienced swine health leader joins Pharmgate to strengthen technical expertise and support industry growth.  Pharmgate Animal Health is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Mindi Bracy as Technical Services Veterinarian, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting swine producers with proven products and practical expertise. Dr. Bracy earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University after obtaining an […]

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FCC report highlights productivity as key to Canada’s agricultural future

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Canadian farmers could see significant income gains and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs. The Farm Credit Canada (FCC) report titled Reigniting agricultural productivity in Canada, estimates that boosting productivity growth to two per cent annually could unlock $30 billion in additional farm income, generate $31 billion in GDP, and create […]

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Effects of heat damage and crystalline amino acid supplementation on growth performance of weanling pigs fed soybean meal and enzyme-treated soybean meal

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Excessive heat during processing can reduce the concentration and bioavailability of Lys in soybean ingredients via Maillard reactions, lowering growth performance in weanling pigs. Reactive Lys (the Lys not bound in Maillard products) is the relevant bioavailable part of Lys that can be used for protein synthesis by the animals. We tested the hypothesis that: […]

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South Korea Releases 2026 Pork Market Outlook: Stable Production, Firm Demand, and Ongoing Disease Constraints

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

South Korea’s pork industry is projected to remain steady in 2026, with production, consumption, and imports all showing relatively stable trends despite ongoing challenges from animal disease and fluctuating global markets. Pig Crop Holds Steady Analysts expect the 2026 pig crop to reach 19.61 million head, almost identical to 2025. Lower beginning stocks are anticipated […]

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Mexico Halts Pork Imports From Spain Following ASF Detection

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Mexico has moved to suspend all pork imports from Spain after veterinary authorities confirmed new cases of African swine fever (ASF). The action is part of Mexico’s effort to protect its domestic herd and prevent the introduction of a high-impact foreign animal disease. According to Mexico’s agriculture ministry, the suspension covers all commercial pork shipments […]

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CUSMA Review Raises Concerns Over Potential U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Pork

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

As the first formal review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) approaches in July, pork producers across North America are bracing for potential impacts—especially the possibility of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian agriculture. Florian Possberg, Partner at Polar Pork Farms, says the U.S. political landscape is shaping expectations. He notes that U.S. President Donald Trump […]

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Helping the feed sector develop an appetite for AI

Monday, December 1, 2025

By Owen Roberts If you believe that anything new is best introduced carefully and consumed methodically, you’ll like Nathan Hoel’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI). Nathan is the chief technical officer (CTO) of BinSentry. With more than two decades of experience leading engineering teams and large-scale architectural projects, he firmly believes that leadership is achieved […]

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