National Hog Farmer

10/01/2025

Broader tariffs, including proposed 60% duties on Chinese goods and 25% levies on imports from Canada and Mexico, are also reportedly under discussion to address issues such as migration and fentanyl.

Legislative Watch: Lack of clear details has left agriculture industry concerned; USDA Secretary confirmation hearing delayed; USDA expands milk testing for H5N1.

10/01/2025

The last time Germany reported an FMD outbreak was in 1988 in Lower Saxony.

The last foot and mouth disease outbreak in Europe was reported in Bulgaria in 2011.

10/01/2025

Dr. Risser digs into what matters and why. Tune into the full conversation here.

National Hog Farmer chats with Dr. Jessica Risser, Veterinarian and Swine Technical Consultant with Elanco Animal Health.

10/01/2025

The company is scheduling a meeting of shareholders in June 2025 to approve the transaction, which would allow closing to occur as soon as a positive CRA ruling has been received, assuming that the other customary closing conditions are also satisfied.

With pork markets more or less normalized, firm says timing to complete the separation of the two companies this year is positive.

10/01/2025

An Iowa State faculty member since 2006, Holtkamp’s research focuses on biosecurity, disease risk assessment and the economics of animal health and disease with an emphasis on PRRSV and PEDV.

Iowa State professor's research has had significant impacts on swine health and productivity globally.

09/01/2025

In addition to the Ohio Pork Council Update and the keynote presentation by Wendy’s Innovation Team, several educational seminars and breakout sessions will be offered.

Program to include a PRRS update, H5N1 Influenza panel and National Pork Producers Council's political strategy.

09/01/2025

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of a NPN source or amino nitrogen source on growth performance, feed efficiency, digestibility and blood urea nitrogen of 25 to 50 lb pigs fed low protein, amino acid fortified diets.

Can pig performance be compromised when high amounts of feed-grade amino acids are used in the diets?

09/01/2025

ILA President Harold Daggett credited a face-to-face meeting with President-elect Trump as the chief reason ILA was able to win protections against automation for its 85,000 members and negotiate a tentative Master Contract agreement.

Assurance bolsters U.S. industry's reputation as a reliable supplier of pork, beef.

09/01/2025

When December results are available, U.S. pork exports will exceed 3 million mt for the first time, topping the previous high (2.98 million mt) reached in 2020.

Pork exports already top annual records in Colombia, Central America; Asian markets, Mexico, Egypt push November beef exports higher.

08/01/2025

The first question tackled: How do we improve first cut market weight variability?

Model aims to answer the question of how many pigs will be available, and when, for first cut while maintaining the optimum market weight.

08/01/2025

Systems are setting up for later today into Friday to deliver significant snow and ice accumulations. Meteorologist Greg Soulje brings us an update on the timing and what livestock and grain operations in northeastern Texas on into the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians can expect.

08/01/2025

In December, 48% of farmers said they believe a trade war that harms agricultural exports is either likely (32%) or very likely (16%), an increase from 42% in November.

Optimism about future stemming from expectations for more favorable farm policy environment over next five years.

08/01/2025

The National Pork Board (NPB) is using data to work with the value chain on a unified strategy to collectively reach younger consumers based on how they use pork/protein, their unique needs/habits and where they shop. Kiersten Hafer, NPB vice president of data and insights, and John O’Donnell, strategic consumer advisor and NPB consultant, join us with the details.

08/01/2025

Strategic use of feed additives can enhance pig health, improve performance and help make your feed dollars work harder. Discover new ways to work with your nutritionist to target solutions and achieve measurable results.

Strategic use of feed additives can boost animal health, improve performance and maximize ROI.

08/01/2025

Risatti has been collaborating for more than 20 years with CSF and ASF programs led by the USDA Plum Island Animal Disease Center, the nation’s premier defense against accidental or intentional introduction of transboundary animal diseases.

UConn researcher was a lead inventor on a new vaccine for African swine fever, which was licensed by Zoetis.

07/01/2025

The new identity will be rolled out progressively across all the brand's physical and digital touchpoints, including packaging, advertising and signage, which will also be updated over the coming year.

Canadian pork and poultry company redesigned logo to better meet consumer expectations.

07/01/2025

PRRSV detection in sow farms is on the rise, igniting a potentially more significant problem for the upcoming months as weaned piglets reach downstream nursery and finishing farms.

SDRS supports stakeholders with real-time swine diagnosis trends during routine and crisis events

07/01/2025

While the industry has made significant strides against diseases such as pseudorabies and classical swine fever, is it time for the U.S. swine industry to stomp out another disease such as PEDV? Joining us to discuss this topic and more from the PRRS Symposium in Chicago is Bill Hollis, Carthage Veterinary Service.