Producers
Dr. Brad Leuwerke Honored as 2026 Swine Practitioner of the Year
Dr. Brad Leuwerke has been named the 2026 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), recognizing his outstanding service to pork producers and his leadership within the swine veterinary profession. Leuwerke, a veterinarian with Swine Vet Center in St. Peter, Minnesota, works closely with pork producers across the Midwest, […]
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Mar 10, 2026
Hogs Consolidate, By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc., March 10th 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
How a $156,000 Nursing Home Bill Destroys Family Farms
On this episode of Barn Talk, hosts Sawyer and Tork sit down once again with their friend and neighbor David Zieser for a no-holds-barred conversation about all things farming and rural life. This time, they swap stories about last season’s harvest, share laughs over equipment mishaps, and dive into the technical side of strip-till methods […]
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Mar 10, 2026
Pork Industry Seeing Improved Visa Approvals for Key Workforce Roles
Leaders in the pork industry say improvements in visa approvals are helping address workforce challenges that have impacted operations across the sector in recent years. Producers and industry groups report that approval rates for certain professional work visas have improved significantly over the past year, creating more reliable pathways for qualified international employees to work […]
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Mar 10, 2026
Keeping an Eye on Mexico | Hog Talk
Welcome to Hog Talk, the podcast focused on the hog market and the forces shaping today’s livestock industry. Each episode dives into hog prices, market trends, risk management, supply & demand, and industry news, with practical insights you can actually use. Whether you’re a producer, marketer, trader, or industry professional, Hog Talk delivers clear, no‑nonsense […]
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Mar 10, 2026
Canada Packers Reports First Full Quarter as Independent Pork Company
Canada Packers has reported its first full quarterly results as an independent company following its spin-off from Maple Leaf Foods, marking an important milestone for one of Canada’s largest pork businesses. The company reported a fourth-quarter profit of approximately $23 million, with overall sales showing modest growth compared with the same period the previous year. […]
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Mar 10, 2026
Hog Industry Outlook: Lower Feed Costs and Strong Demand Offer Renewed Optimism
After several years of tight margins and uncertainty, many in the pork sector are beginning to see signs of cautious optimism. Shifting feed costs, steady consumer demand, and evolving global dynamics are creating conditions that may help producers regain financial footing while continuing to focus on herd health, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Feed costs remain […]
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Mar 10, 2026
Hogs trend looks lower
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Mar 09, 2026
USDA Reviews Maximum Line Speeds Under the New Swine Inspection System
Processing capacity remains a critical issue for the pork industry, and a new rulemaking effort by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is once again focusing attention on maximum line speeds in swine processing plants. The discussion centers on facilities operating under the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS), a modernized inspection approach designed to provide plants […]
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Mar 09, 2026
A Practical Way to Monitor Biofilm in Drinking Water Systems
In livestock production, contamination inside drinking water systems is often difficult to detect. Because waterlines are closed systems, buildup such as organic deposits and biofilm develops out of sight. In many cases, producers only become aware of the problem when drinking nipples begin to clog or water flow becomes inconsistent. From practical experience in the […]
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