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Prop 12 Federal Fight Intensifies What’s Changed — and What Hasn’t — for U.S. Pork Producers
The debate surrounding California’s Proposition 12 is once again gaining traction in Washington, as lawmakers revisit federal language that could limit states’ ability to impose livestock production standards on out-of-state producers. For the pork industry, however, the real question is not whether the controversy continues — it clearly does — but whether anything materially changes […]
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Feb 23, 2026
Pork Exports Just Short of 2024 Record; Beef Feels Pinch of China Lockout; Strong Year for Lamb Exports
U.S. pork exports posted the second highest value and third largest volume on record in 2025, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). December beef exports were the largest in eight months, but full-year shipments fell substantially year-over-year, largely due to the ongoing trade impasse with […]
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Feb 23, 2026
USDA Projects Slight Improvement in Ag Economy for 2026
What It Means for Swine Producers The U.S. agricultural economy may see modest improvement in 2026, according to the latest USDA outlook. While the forecast does not suggest a dramatic rebound, it does point toward incremental progress after several years of volatility, high input costs, and compressed margins. For swine producers, the key takeaway is […]
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Feb 23, 2026
Putting More Pork on More Plates During the Holidays
By partnering with retailers, the National Pork Board utilized digital marketing and holiday promotions toward the end of 2025 to keep pork at the center of the plate across thousands of stores. NPB is focused on continuing to grow pork demand and putting more pork on more plates every day, but the holidays last season offered a critical opportunity for pork […]
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Feb 23, 2026
Covetrus and MWI Animal Health to Merge in $3.5B Deal
What It Means for Production Animal Health In a move that signals continued consolidation and platform expansion across the animal health industry, Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating a combined company valued at approximately $3.5 billion. The transaction will reshape one of the most important segments of […]
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Feb 23, 2026
Hogs rally toward resistance
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 and […]
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Feb 20, 2026
Katie Sherman of Tosh Farms Graduates from Pork Leadership Institute Class of 2026
Tosh Farms is celebrating a major leadership milestone as Sow Manager Katie Sherman graduates as a member of the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI) Class of 2026. Hosted by the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board, the year-long Pork Leadership Institute program selects a small group of pork producers from across the country […]
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Feb 20, 2026
Evaluating Obstetric Protocols In Highly Prolific Sows For Reducing Stillbirths, by Melanie Boucher, DVM Southwest Ontario Veterinary Service
Controlling stillbirth rates in highly prolific sows can be a challenge. The rate of farrowing difficulties (dystocia) reported in the literature seems to lie somewhere between 10-55%. The rate of intervention will vary from herd to herd depending on a wide variety of factors such as genetics, sow body condition, mycotoxins, parity structure , disease […]
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Feb 20, 2026
Strong Corn Exports and Rising Ethanol Demand Shape February Feed Outlook
Feed markets continue to show strength and resilience as we move deeper into 2026, with robust U.S. corn exports, steady livestock demand, and rising sorghum usage for ethanol emerging as key themes this month. For pork producers, the message is clear: global demand remains active, feed competition is steady, and energy markets are still influencing […]
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Feb 20, 2026
African Swine Fever and Foot-and-Mouth Disease Developments Underscore Importance of Global Monitoring
Global activity surrounding African Swine Fever (ASF) and emerging concerns tied to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) are drawing renewed attention in the latest monitoring update from the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). In its February eNewsletter, SHIC released both its domestic and global swine health monitoring reports, highlighting continued international disease pressure and the importance of […]
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