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What Drives Mortality in Grow-Finish Pigs | Dr. Daniel Linhares and Dr. Edison Magalhaes
What Drives Mortality in Grow-Finish Pigs | Dr. Daniel Linhares and Dr. Edison Magalhaes
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Apr 02, 2026
Wholestone Prestage Recognized as Ag Innovator of the Year in Fremont
In an industry built on consistency, resilience, and long-term vision, recognition at the local level often reflects something bigger. It reflects how a company shows up—every day. Wholestone Prestage has been named Ag Innovator of the Year by the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce, a recognition that speaks not just to innovation, but to impact—on […]
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Apr 02, 2026
CIH Hog Margin Watch: March
Margins continued to erode slightly over the second half of March on lower hog prices, mostly in nearby contracts, while feed costs held relatively steady heading into the Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks report at the end of the month. In addition to those two big reports for the corn and soybean markets, USDA also […]
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Apr 02, 2026
Hog trend looks sideways to lower
A gap is a hole in prices which occurs when the current day’s high is below the previous day’s low or when the current days low is above the previous day’s high. Gaps indicate a sudden change of direction and, if left unfilled, can hint toward a major price reversal. Until filled, the gap serves […]
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Apr 02, 2026
Oregano vs. Antibiotics: University Research Signals a Shift in Swine Performance Strategy
A new university study is sending a clear message to the swine industry: The future of performance may not be driven by antibiotics—but by how well we manage the gut. And one of the most compelling tools emerging in that shift? Oregano-based nutrition strategies. The Real Question Isn’t Replacement—It’s Results Over Time For years, antibiotics […]
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Apr 02, 2026
Supporting Beyond the Barn: Iowa Select Farms and the Hansen Foundation Recognize 1,480 Military Youth
In an industry built on family, resilience, and community, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is once again demonstrating how agriculture extends far beyond the farm gate. Through its evolving Henry’s Heroes initiative, the Foundation—alongside Iowa Select Farms—has honored 1,480 military-connected youth across Iowa with “Proud Military Kid” T-shirts, recognizing their role and resilience during […]
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Apr 02, 2026
North Carolina Pork Leaders Recognized as Industry Momentum Builds Into 2026
The North Carolina pork industry recently came together to recognize a group of leaders whose impact reflects something bigger than individual achievement—it signals the continued strength, evolution, and leadership depth within one of the most influential pork-producing regions in North America. At the 2026 Annual Conference, six individuals were honored for their contributions across production, […]
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Apr 02, 2026
Pastured Pig Podcast: Raising Registered IPP in Central PA
In this episode, I talk with Kirstin Bordner of Mouse Creek Farm in central Pennsylvania. Kirstin has been working her 44 acres for over 40 year but started raising pigs on pasture just 8 years ago. Her foray into pasture pigs now has her running a 10 sow registered IPP breeding operation. For more information […]
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Apr 02, 2026
Agri Stats Reform Signals a Shift in Pork Industry Data Transparency
A recent agreement involving Triumph Foods and Agri Stats is drawing attention across the pork industry—not just for its legal implications, but for what it signals about the evolving role of data, benchmarking, and market transparency. At the center of the discussion is how production and financial data are collected, shared, and interpreted across the […]
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Apr 02, 2026
Purdue Advances Swine Respiratory Diagnostics with Multi-Pathogen Detection Breakthrough
A new diagnostic development is positioning the swine industry closer to faster, more precise respiratory disease management—addressing one of the most persistent challenges in production systems today. Researchers at Purdue University have developed a targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel capable of detecting and differentiating a wide range of viral and bacterial pathogens from a single […]
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