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Hogs falling toward support

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 […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Building Better Barns: Innovations in Hog Facility Design with PSI’s Tim Messinger

In this exclusive interview from the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress Rachel Fishback and Swineweb sit down with Tim Messinger, a seasoned expert from Precision Structures Inc. (PSI) of Wellman, Iowa, […]

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Apr 30, 2025
IPIC Releases Updated Guidelines on Mixer Uniformity Testing in Swine Feed Production

In April 2025, the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) released a detailed fact sheet outlining the procedures and importance of conducting mixer uniformity tests in swine feed manufacturing. This test […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Effect of Time and Temperature on the Detection of PRRSV RNA and Endogenous Internal Sample Control in Porcine Tongue Fluids

Simple Summary Monitoring pathogens is essential to prevent, control and eliminate pathogens in the swine production systems. Postmortem tongue fluids collected from dead pigs are a practical method to assess […]

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Apr 30, 2025
PIC receives FDA approval for technology used to breed PRRS-resistant pigs

PIC is among the first to receive approval for the use of gene editing in commercial livestock in the U.S. Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Porcine Ear Necrosis: From Outside /In or Inside / Out? By George Charbonneau from South West Ontario Veterinary Service

Porcine ear necrosis (PEN) has been a problem in pig production since it was first described in the mid 1980’s. Careful observation will reveal that PEN is initially associated with […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Tariffs Shut China Door for Smithfield Foods as Company Eyes New Pork Markets

Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, reported a strong first quarter but acknowledged a significant market loss—China is no longer viable due to soaring tariffs, executives confirmed on a […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Is an AI-Drafted Contract Better Than No Contract? By Todd Janzen

Nearly every profession has been disrupted by the ability to “Google” the answer to a question.  How do I fix a faucet leak?  Google a how-to video instead of calling […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Brazil’s Pork Surge: What North American Producers Should Be Watching

Brazil’s Q1 2025 pork export boom—up 16.4% in volume and 32% in value—isn’t just another trade stat. It’s a signal. Behind the headline numbers are structural advantages that continue to […]

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Apr 30, 2025
Nursery Barn Remodel in Sovereign SK

This nursery barn is being remodeled, and the existing floor purchased from another company will be replaced with Dura Trac flooring made of plastisol-coated welded rod. The owner says the […]

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Apr 29, 2025