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Meat Quality Isnât the ProblemâItâs the Outcome: Where Pork Is Won (and Lost) in the System
By Swine Web The pork industry doesnât 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 yetâinconsistent eating […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Jim Eadie Commentary Recovery Has StartedâBut Discipline Is Defining the Industry
By Jim Eadie | SwineWeb.com Thereâs a tendency in this business to look for clear turning points. A bad cycle. A recovery. A reset. But what weâre seeing right now isnât that clean. Yesâconditions 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 evolvingâand increasingly, itâs being shaped by intentional investment in people. At Christensen Farms, that investment was on full display through a recent Womenâs History Month event hosted by its Women LEAPP groupâan 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 todayâs pork industryâand 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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Apr 15, 2026
The Hidden Drag on Performance: Why Mycotoxins Are Reshaping Swine Production
Swine Web Industry Insights Series Across U.S. swine production, many operations are seeing itâbut not always recognizing it. Performance that feels just slightly off. Groups that donât quite line up. Reproduction thatâs closeâbut not where it should be. Nothing broken. But nothing fully optimized. For many, the assumption is: Seasonality. Heat stress. Normal variation. But […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Hogs trend remains lower
A trend should be assumed to continue in effect until such time as its reversal has been signaled…                                       […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Team Members Exemplify Caring
At Pipestone, we live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork. Weâre taking a closer look at each value, exploring what they mean to us and how they shape our organization. Our values are the foundation of who we are and how we work together. Join us as we recognize our […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Effects of increasing Histidine:Lysine ratio during lactation on sow and litter performance
Effects of increasing Histidine:Lysine ratio during lactation on sow and litter performance Abigail Jenkins â 2025 Midwest ASAS
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Apr 15, 2026
Smithfield Signals Growing Risk from Trade and Immigration Policy
Smithfield Foods is sending a clear signal to the industry: strong performance does not eliminate structural risk. Despite delivering solid results, the companyâs latest filing highlights increasing pressure from two areas that are quickly becoming central to operational stabilityâtrade policy and immigration. Policy Is Moving to the Front Line For years, factors like feed costs, […]
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Apr 15, 2026
Global Pork Flows Shift as Brazil Sets Export Record in March
Brazilâs pork sector is not just growingâitâs accelerating with intent. March export numbers confirm a significant moment for global pork trade, with Brazil shipping 153,800 metric tons, a record for the month and a clear signal that international demand is not only holdingâbut strengthening. Revenue followed the same trajectory, reaching $361.6 million, reinforcing a critical […]
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