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Instead of asking what more caretakers must do for pigs, University of Illinois researcher Courtney Archer asks what pigs could do for themselves if given the right tools.
As rising sow productivity collides with a post-pandemic construction drought, pork producers must find new ways to unlock value across every square foot of barn space.
Understanding why neighbors react strongly to farm smells and why caretakers often develop “nose blindness,” begins with how the human brain processes complex odor mixtures.
Success in the year ahead will not hinge on fighting a single pathogen, but on how seamlessly producers connect surveillance, transport discipline and daily data to protect herd continuity.
Commercial trials and a new Iowa State modeling tool show how strategic soybean meal inclusion protects late-finishing gains and margins.
Understanding why gas detectors fall short—and how sensory metrics evaluate threshold, intensity, and persistence—helps producers and communities assess odor concerns objectively.
The incoming Congress will feature at least 119 ag voices, but major leadership shakeups and a steep learning curve await lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Facing tumbling hog values and fresh regulatory battles, pork leaders say relationship-building and bipartisan coalitions remain the recipe for federal progress.
If you’ve got it, prove it. Send in those nominations for the 2026 Farm Journal’s PORK’s Best Beards in the Pork Industry Contest by Dec. 12.
Agricultural communities deliver stunning upset in Kansas Senate race, ending Republican dominance in the heartland amid economic anxiety.
Targeted grants across 13 states will fund whole-sounder trapping, producer training and habitat restoration to counter mounting agricultural damage and livestock disease risks.
Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.
RealClearInvestigations follows the money and public records behind the fight against congressional action on California’s Proposition 12, calling into question the campaign’s financing and leadership.
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With production costs permanently higher, volatile feed markets, and shifting consumer demand, analysts warn that 2027 U.S. pork producer profitability faces a razor-thin margin for error.
After 20 years of regulatory limbo, livestock producers no longer face the looming threat of industrial-style air permits based on obsolete data.
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Eliminating PEDV nationwide is ambitious. But the science, tools and industry experience already in place give the National Pork Board’s National Swine Health Strategy a strong starting point.
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From cattle that can better tolerate hot environments to pigs that can resist one of the most devastating swine diseases, gene editing is moving from theoretical to practical agricultural tool.
Both candidates grew up raising pigs on Nebraska family farms, but Gov. Jim Pillen and challenger Lynne Walz offer contrasting roadmaps on tariffs, property tax reform and rural economic growth.
As Illinois prepares to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Republican candidate Don Tracy and Independent candidate Whitfield Harrington lay out their competing visions for the Farm Bill, input costs and representing Illinois producers in Washington.
A new sensory study reveals that younger consumers aren’t actively disliking pork—they’re unimpressed by it, and winning them back will require prioritizing flavor over tenderness.
Led by Reps. Kaptur, Finstad and Davis, H.R. 10911 would establish permanent federal authority for the US SHIP program to certify herd health and safeguard the food supply.
Compeer Financial partners with swine producers and industry innovators to build a more integrated, producer-led future for pork production.
Phibro swine veterinarian Dr. Melissa Hensch explains why animal-first decisions, hands-on barn experience, and sound economics always go hand in hand.
When PRRS hit production and tempers ran short, Phillip Steber’s calm leadership kept his team positive and pushed Borgic Farms back to near-record numbers.
Advisory Committee members from 12 states work alongside NPB staff and the producer-led board to support innovation and pork quality research and education.
Record productivity couldn’t offset softening demand, and patience proved costly. Six industry analysts break down what went wrong in 2026—and how disciplined operations survived.