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In this article, Jim Eadie makes a strong case for the pork industry to
capitalize on opportunities in fast food and restaurant chains. He
explores how dedicated pork-branded fast food and pork-house restaurants
could revolutionize consumer demand for pork, benefiting producers and
the entire industry. The discussion focuses on timing, branding, and the
unique position pork holds in the market.
Read the full article here: Seizing the Moment. https://www.swineweb.com/weekly-commentaries/seizing-the-moment-the-case-for-pork-brand-fast-food-and-pork-house-restaurants-by-jim-eadie/
New Data Shows Continued Threat to Food Affordability Due to California Prop. 12
Equipped with brand new retail and U.S. Department of Agriculture data reinforcing California Proposition 12’s detrimental impacts on both producers and consumers, 105 American pork producers from 23 states took to Capitol Hill, advocating for their livelihoods with federal lawmakers. Researchers at the North Dakota State University Agricultural Risk Policy Center found that Prop.12-driven price increases […]
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Apr 16, 2026
Becoming a Better Leader for Your Team | Jose Santiago
Becoming a Better Leader for Your Team | Jose Santiago
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Apr 16, 2026
Foreign Ownership Isn’t the Story—But It’s Becoming the Signal What the Oklahoma Debate Reveals About the Future of Pork Production
By Jim Eadie – Swine Web Foreign ownership of farmland isn’t new to agriculture. But it’s becoming something else entirely. A signal. Not of who owns the land—but of how the pork industry is increasingly being shaped by forces outside the barn. The Narrative Is Growing—Faster Than the Reality Across the U.S., foreign land ownership […]
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Apr 16, 2026
Research on piglet microbiota, mortality at ESPHM 2026
NOVUS to share research on piglet microbiota and mortality at ESPHM 2026. The diet of a post-weaning piglet requires a careful balance of nutrition for growth and additive solutions that can aid their young gut through a challenging transition. NOVUS will release new findings at the 17th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) 2026 […]
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Apr 16, 2026
Indiana Pork Is Quietly Testing a Model the Industry May Need
By Swine Web Across the pork industry, there’s a growing realization: The next generation isn’t lacking interest. They’re lacking structured entry points into leadership. And that’s where a series of recent efforts coming out of the Indiana Pork Producers Association stands out—not because of any one event, but because of the pattern behind them. This […]
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Apr 16, 2026
Pastured Pig Podcast: EP158 – Pure Bred Berkshire in Central TX
In this episode, I talk with Dyron and Kelley Brodbeck of Waymaker Farms in central Texas. They have a 142 acre ranch that includes beef and Berkshire pork. We discuss how they were able to get their sales operation up and running quickly by working with local catering and wineries to introduce their products to […]
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Apr 16, 2026
Meat Quality Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Outcome: Where Pork Is Won (and Lost) in the System
By Swine Web The pork industry doesn’t have a knowledge gap when it comes to meat quality. It has an execution gap. For decades, producers, genetic companies, and processors have understood the fundamentals: pH matters marbling matters stress impacts quality handling and chilling influence the final product None of this is new. And yet—inconsistent eating […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Jim Eadie Commentary Recovery Has Started—But Discipline Is Defining the Industry
By Jim Eadie | SwineWeb.com There’s a tendency in this business to look for clear turning points. A bad cycle. A recovery. A reset. But what we’re seeing right now isn’t that clean. Yes—conditions have improved from where we were. Feed costs have come off their highs compared to the peak of the last cycle, […]
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Apr 15, 2026
People & Profiles Building Leadership from Within: Christensen Farms Elevates Women in Agriculture
Leadership in the pork industry is evolving—and increasingly, it’s being shaped by intentional investment in people. At Christensen Farms, that investment was on full display through a recent Women’s History Month event hosted by its Women LEAPP group—an initiative focused on leadership, engagement, advancement, and professional development. The event brought together team members from across […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Ontario Pork Leadership Returns with Focus on Continuity and Momentum
Leadership continuity is becoming increasingly important in today’s pork industry—and Ontario Pork is leaning into that approach. The organization has announced that Tara Terpstra, a producer from Huron County, will continue as Chair of the Board for a third consecutive term, while TJ Murray of Oxford County returns as Vice-Chair for a second year. Both […]
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