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.
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Weaning is one of the most disruptive periods in pig production. In a short window, pigs transition from sow’s milk to solid feed, adjust to new social groups, and adapt to a different environment — all while managing physiological stress. During this transition, feed intake often declines. What’s becoming increasingly clear, however, is that how […]
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A newly completed economic impact assessment shows that investments in pork sector research are delivering a strong return for Canadian producers — generating approximately eight dollars in value for every dollar invested. The findings will be explored during a national webinar on February 18, hosted by Swine Innovation Porc (SIP), which commissioned the study From […]
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Key Takeaways Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings in 2025. This is a 46% increase from 2024. The Midwest and Southeast filed 121 and 105 Chapter 12 cases, respectively, far outpacing any other regions. Deep crop losses across commodities common in these two regions have compounded after […]
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If you would like to receive more information on the commodity markets, please use the link to join our email list – Sign Up Now For those interested I hold a weekly livestock webinar on Tuesdays and my next webinar will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:15 pm. It is free for anyone who […]
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Smithfield Foods has announced plans to close its dry sausage and charcuterie-style processing facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, with operations expected to conclude in August 2026. The facility employs approximately 190 people. According to the company, employees at the Springfield location will be provided with transition support, and discussions are underway regarding potential opportunities to apply […]
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Enhancing room conditions, boosting pig performance, and simplifying daily control A next-generation barn control platform built for modern U.S. pig production As U.S. pork producers continue to operate in tighter margins, more volatile weather conditions, and increasing labor pressure, interest in practical ag-tech solutions has shifted from “nice to have” to essential. One area seeing […]
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This article is based on the weekly Capitol Update issued by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for the week ending February 6, 2026. Swine Web has summarized key developments and producer-relevant takeaways. The National Pork Producers Council released its latest Capitol Update outlining several policy and trade developments with direct implications for U.S. pork […]
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Market showing signs of a change of direction. Outside days, reversals, & breaking trend lines could contribute evidence of the turn. Increasing volume would confirm the change whereas decreasing volume would indicate the move is temporary. Walt Breitinger, Commodity Futures Broker “Pinion Futures, LLC d/b/a Breitinger & Sons” 800.411.FUTURES (3888) www.indianafutures.com
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The pork industry is mourning the passing of Gary Robert Machan, a longtime industry professional and former executive associated with Tyson Fresh Meats, who passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Machan spent much of his career in livestock procurement and meat-industry leadership, where he was well known for his work […]
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