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Pork Academy is a series of in-depth sessions that will be offered at World Pork Expo this June. The sessions are designed to meet the need for pork producers to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing environment.
Hog slaughter declined below 2.4 million last week as some plants were closed for Good Friday. This week slaughter is expected to be around 2.4 million again due to lower processing on Monday.
Meet the members of the We Care® team working on behalf of America’s 60,000 pork producers to protect the planet and future-proof the industry.
The tariff war is in its early days, but markets are already reacting, and global trade dynamics are shifting quickly.
Pork producers' commitment to caring for pigs, people and the planet has always been at the forefront of our industry. This Earth Month, protect your freedom to operate and honor our commitment to people, planet, and pigs with a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
The USDA ‘Hogs and Pigs’ survey results will be released on Thursday, March 27. We expect only a very modest increase in the breeding herd and hog supply as of March 1 up 1.5% vs. a year ago.
Swine experts in animal health and welfare gathered in San Francisco, California for AASV’s 56th annual meeting.
The 2025 Paulson-Whitmore State Executive award winner is Dave Preisler. Through decades of service at Minnesota Pork, Preisler demonstrated his passion for supporting rural communities and agriculture.
Dr. M. Todd See received the National Pork Board’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for his academic leadership, passion and dedication to shaping the future of agriculture.
The consumer campaign isn’t a normal campaign; it’s a transformational shift. It’s a commitment to ensuring pork remains on the plate.
Lean hog futures remain volatile, with 7 up or down moves of +5% since the start of the year.
Lean hog futures have been volatile in the last three months as market participants try to price the potential impact of tariffs on Mexico and Canada while also recognizing that spot supply is lower than expected.
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