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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.
Dr. Brent Pepin, NPB’s director of swine health, takes a deep dive into managing Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSV). NPB has played a key role in advancing PRRSV research and supporting producers with resources to mitigate disease risks.
2024 proved to be a successful year for the U.S. pork industry. Take a look at the pork export successes throughout the year.
Slaughter continues to fall short of expectations, and in turn that has limited spot availability across a range of products.
Winter storms impacted slaughter operations and limited processing last week. The decline in slaughter impacted spot market availability towards the end of the week, pressuring prices higher across a range of products.
NPB is working to create innovative marketing opportunities to drive pork sales and social media growth in key communities.
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