Producers
South Korea Elevates ASF Alert to ‘Serious’ After Outbreak in Key Pig-Producing Region
South Korea has raised its national African swine fever (ASF) alert to the highest level after confirming an outbreak at a pig farm in the country’s largest pork-producing region. The case was detected in Dangjin, South Chungcheong province, an area that had not previously reported ASF but is home to the highest concentration of pig […]
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Nov 25, 2025
How Do New And More Virulent Influenza Viruses Come Into Existence?By Dr. Kevin Vilaca from South West Ontario Veterinary Services
Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) has evolved to a point where it has a strikingly successful relationship with wild waterfowl. The waterfowl allow replication of vast quantities of AIV in their intestinal tract with no adverse effects to the waterfowl. The AIV becomes widely travelled as waterfowl migrate and profuse fecal shedding of the virus serves […]
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Nov 25, 2025
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong. Pigs out in pasture. Photo by Casey Zangaro, MSU Extension. Farm biosecurity is one of the most critical steps in protecting animal health, preventing the spread of […]
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Nov 25, 2025
PigLEARN Expands Training Library with New Modules Focused on Handling, Health, and Safety
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is preparing to release a new set of training modules as part of its PigLEARN platform, continuing its push to provide practical, accessible education for workers entering the swine industry. Launched earlier this year, PigLEARN is an online learning platform designed to give new barn workers a strong foundation before […]
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Nov 25, 2025
Philippines Rolls Out New ASF Rules to Strengthen Biosecurity and Modernize Pork Trade
The Philippines has introduced a new set of guidelines designed to tighten protection against African swine fever (ASF) while allowing safer, more controlled pork imports. The policy, issued under Administrative Circular No. 12, reflects the government’s shift toward a regionalised approach to ASF risk management. A Move Toward ASF Regionalisation Under the new framework, the […]
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Nov 25, 2025
China Cuts Sow Herd Below 40 Million as Government Moves to Control Oversupply
China’s sow herd has fallen below the 40-million mark as the country takes stronger steps to pull production back in line with weakened pork demand and an ongoing supply glut. According to updated figures shared by China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), the national sow inventory continued to contract through October. The latest […]
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Nov 25, 2025
NPPC Weekly Recap: WOTUS Win, USMCA Scrutiny & USDA Updates
Week Ending November 21, 2025 In this week’s NPPC recap, pork producers saw significant movement on the WOTUS rule, growing scrutiny around potential USMCA changes, key updates from USDA leadership, and strong NPPC presence at NAFB’s annual “Trade Talk.” Here’s the full breakdown. EPA Issues Proposed Final WOTUS Rule Aligned With Supreme Court The EPA […]
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Nov 24, 2025
Feb hogs min. support at 77.60
To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind: Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline. Resistance– a price area or trend line above the market that is expected to prevent or stall price increases. Trend lines […]
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Nov 24, 2025
Brazil Gains Access to Tanzania for Pork Exports, Strengthening Its Global Swine Market Position
Brazil has added another destination to its expanding global pork portfolio as Tanzania officially opens its market to Brazilian pork products. The move marks a strategic step for Brazil’s protein sector and reinforces the country’s growing influence as a major pork supplier in emerging markets. While Brazil is already one of the world’s largest pork […]
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Nov 24, 2025
When AI Becomes a Drafter of Contracts, By Todd Janzen
When parties cannot agree on the meaning of a word or phrase in a contract and decide to litigate the dispute, courts have many long-followed rules for interpreting the correct (winning) meaning of the disputed terms. These rules have always assumed one or both of the parties (or their lawyers) was the drafter of the […]
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