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.
Nutrition’s role in stopping sow lameness before it starts. Listen to the full episode on Popular Pig
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A comprehensive weekly policy briefing for U.S. pork producers Government Shutdown Ends; USDA Reopens and Farm Programs Resume A record-setting 43-day federal government shutdown officially ended this week, restoring full operations across federal agencies that pork producers depend on daily.The Senate and House approved a short-term funding package, which the President signed on Wednesday, reopening […]
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Shifting Trade Winds Between North America and China Global Trade Winds Are Changing The international pork market continues to evolve, and some of the most closely watched developments today involve trade discussions between Canada, the United States, and China. These ongoing talks could influence export access, pricing, and production decisions across North America. For producers, […]
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Pork buyers are urging a Minnesota federal court to keep the long-running pork price-fixing litigation moving, arguing that major producers and Agri Stats should not be allowed to hit pause while they pursue an appeal aimed at forcing the judge’s recusal. The request comes as the defendants seek to temporarily halt proceedings while they ask […]
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State animal health officials and pork producers now report time savings, improved data security, and real-time operational benefits compared to managing data through manual spreadsheets and emails. Swine Production Health Plans (SPHPs), also known as commuter agreements, have become significantly more efficient and accurate with the use of the Pork Checkoff-funded traceability program AgView®. Both […]
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South Dakota has approved a series of agricultural development projects that include two major sow farm expansions — signalling continued confidence in the U.S. pork industry and strong momentum in the Upper Midwest. A new 12,000-head breed-to-wean sow farm has been approved in Edmunds County. The project represents one of the larger sow-unit developments announced […]
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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its Strategic Planning Conference Friday with election of its new officers. Chairing USMEF for the 2025-26 term is Jay Theiler, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Agri Beef Company, based in Boise, Idaho. Theiler recalled his early days with Agri Beef, when the company came to realize […]
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Indiana’s meat processing sector is set for a major boost as the Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association rolls out a new low-interest loan program designed to expand and modernize small and mid-sized processing facilities. The initiative aims to improve regional processing capacity, support infrastructure upgrades, and ultimately strengthen the supply chain for livestock producers […]
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After a 43-day federal shutdown, full-year funding for USDA and FDA has been restored, along with an extension of farm bill programs that expired on September 30. The agreement brings long-awaited stability back to agricultural services and ensures core programs remain operational through the remainder of fiscal year 2026. The resolution ends weeks of interruptions […]
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Insights from IFEEDER’s latest strategic assessmentFull report: https://ifeeder.org A new strategic assessment from the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) is putting a spotlight on a vulnerability many pork producers don’t think about day-to-day: America’s heavy reliance on China for essential feed-grade vitamins and amino acids. These ingredients represent tiny portions of a swine […]
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