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In this article, Jim Eadie makes a strong case for the pork industry to
capitalize on opportunities in fast food and restaurant chains. He
explores how dedicated pork-branded fast food and pork-house restaurants
could revolutionize consumer demand for pork, benefiting producers and
the entire industry. The discussion focuses on timing, branding, and the
unique position pork holds in the market.
Read the full article here: Seizing the Moment. https://www.swineweb.com/weekly-commentaries/seizing-the-moment-the-case-for-pork-brand-fast-food-and-pork-house-restaurants-by-jim-eadie/
Smart Air for Smart Barns: Why Pig Tek’s Hero Fans Are Raising the Bar By Casey L. Bradley, Ph.D. – Animistic
Winter-tested, tech-driven, and built to last—Hero Fans from Pig Tek offer more than ventilation. They deliver confidence. By Casey L. Bradley, Ph.D. | Global Swine Expert & Producer Advocate Cold Barns Are Tough. Hero Fans Are Tougher. If you’ve ever stood in a drafty barn in the middle of winter, wondering why your fans won’t […]
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Apr 08, 2026
Hatfield® Launch Signals Next Phase of Bacon Demand in Foodservice
As bacon continues to dominate menus across North America, the latest move from Hatfield reinforces a clear shift in how pork is being delivered—and consumed—across foodservice. The introduction of a fully cooked bacon topping isn’t just about convenience. It reflects a deeper industry trend where speed, consistency, and versatility are redefining value in pork. Bacon’s […]
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Apr 08, 2026
Strengthening Taiwan – Canada Agricultural Cooperation in Manitoba
HyLife recently welcomed a delegation from Taiwan to its pork processing facility in Neepawa, Manitoba, highlighting the strong and growing agricultural partnership between Taiwan and Canada. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Manitoba’s pork industry, discuss global food supply chains, and explore opportunities for expanding the presence of Canadian pork in the Taiwanese market. […]
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Apr 08, 2026
Disease Pressure Builds in 2026: What the Latest Monitoring Data Signals for Pork Producers
As the industry moves deeper into 2026, the latest domestic swine disease monitoring data is reinforcing a familiar—but intensifying—reality: Health challenges are not easing. They are evolving. The newest insights from ongoing surveillance across U.S. production systems point to a complex disease landscape—one where progress in some areas is being offset by renewed pressure in […]
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Apr 08, 2026
$100K Grants Target Processing Bottlenecks — Why It Matters for Pork Producers
Across U.S. swine production, one of the most important conversations isn’t happening in the barn—it’s happening at the processing level. Pennsylvania’s recent launch of a reimbursement grant program offering up to $100,000 for very small meat and poultry processors may seem like a localized initiative. But for pork producers, it signals something much bigger: processing […]
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Apr 08, 2026
Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Costs Concerns
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Download report (pdf) Farmer sentiment improved in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index rose from 116 points in February to 127 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index increased by 6 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by […]
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Apr 08, 2026
Slats: Time for an Inspection? Hear It From a Pro
Every barn tells a story—of lessons learned, decisions made, and work done right over time. Across the pork industry, few things reveal that story more clearly than how equipment holds up year after year in real-world conditions. That’s something Altenburg Construction understands firsthand. After more than 30 years of inspecting and replacing concrete slats across […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Ventilation Master Series with Chris Elvidge Retrofits & Upgrades: Maximizing Existing Barns for 2026 Efficiency By Chris Elvidge, PigTek
By Chris Elvidge, PigTek http://www.pigtek.net As swine production moves toward 2026, one thing is clear: the future isn’t being built from scratch alone. Across North America, most producers are asking a more practical question — how do we make the barns we already own perform better? With rising energy costs, tighter margins, and growing expectations […]
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Apr 07, 2026
New Role Focuses on Strengthening Consumer Connection to Pork Industry in Iowa
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) continues to invest in the future of industry communication and consumer engagement with the appointment of Hope Brecht as Consumer Outreach Director. In this role, Brecht will lead efforts to bridge the gap between pork production and the public—an increasingly important focus as the industry works to build trust, […]
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Apr 07, 2026
Wean-to-Market Filtration: Advancing the Next Generation of PRRS Biosecurity By Adam Schelkopf, DVM
“Great innovation only happens when people aren’t afraid to do things differently” (George Carter). It has been nearly 20 years since the first commercial sow farms were filtered with the goal of controlling PRRS virus. This was certainly different at the time. Farmers and veterinarians didn’t know if it would work. What they did know was that […]
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