Events
Swine Innovation Porc announces first projects under national “Advancing Swine Research” initiative
Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) is pleased to announce four research projects under its Advancing Swine Research Call for Proposals, a national initiative designed to strengthen the resiliency, sustainability, and competitiveness of Canada’s pork sector. Supported by the Pork Promotion and Research Agency (PPRA), the projects announced today represent the first set of approved investments under […]
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Jan 06, 2026
Feb hogs approach old gap
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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Jan 06, 2026
Oklahoma Foreign Farmland Law Targets China — Smithfield Operations Remain Unaffected
Oklahoma lawmakers have enacted new restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land, citing national security concerns tied to foreign adversaries, particularly China. While the legislation is designed to limit future land acquisitions by certain foreign entities, its structure allows existing agricultural operations — including those owned by Smithfield Foods — to continue operating without disruption. […]
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Jan 06, 2026
Growth performance of weanling pigs fed diets supplemented with a novel acidifier
The post-weaning period is a critical period for pigs and is often associated with reduced feed intake, impaired gut health, and reduced growth performance. Pharmacological concentrations of zinc oxide have been widely used in nursery diets to alleviate these challenges, but increasing environmental and regulatory concerns have encouraged the evaluation of alternative nutritional strategies. Dietary […]
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Jan 06, 2026
Hogs Rally, By Ben DiCostanzo, Senior Market Strategist Walsh Trading, Inc., January 6th 2025
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Jan 06, 2026
Hannah Jasper: Feeding Farmers’ Success
With an animal science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and 12 years of experience at Pipestone, Hannah Jasper has worn many hats across the company. She began her career in biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare, and after gaining valuable experience in several roles, she found her passion on the nutrition team, where she now […]
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Jan 06, 2026
Farm Production Costs Outpace Prices Received, Creating Margin Pressure Across U.S. Agriculture
U.S. agriculture is facing a widening economic imbalance as the cost of producing food continues to rise faster than the prices farmers receive for their commodities. Recent economic indicators show this gap has reached its largest point in more than a decade — a trend that carries meaningful implications for hog producers navigating already tight […]
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Jan 06, 2026
Pastured Pig Podcast: EP 155 – Traded Firewood for Pigs to Start His Pastured Pig Journey
In this episode, I talk with Wyatt Reader. Wyatt has a 14 acre farm in West Central Manitoba, Canada. This his first year raising pigs and he has faced some challenges with his first round of farrowing and finishing. Wyatt shares with me his goals for expanding his pastured operation and other elements of his […]
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Jan 06, 2026
2026 Outlook For 1st Half For Grain and Livestock
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Jan 05, 2026
NPPC Welcomes Back O’Connor as Director of Federal Affairs
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced that Molly O’Connor has rejoined the organization as director of federal affairs in its Washington, D.C., public policy office. “NPPC is pleased to have Molly O’Connor join the government affairs team. Molly brings a strong record of legislative advocacy, staff leadership, and coalition management across Capitol Hill and multiple […]
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