Better Tasting Pork

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/


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Feb hogs in down channel

A price channel consists of two parallel trend-lines providing support (bottom) and resistance (top) lines that contain price fluctuations.  Channels may be bullish (slanting upwards), bearish (slanting downwards), or neutral […]

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Oct 29, 2025
Iowa Pork Producers Donate 9,500 Pounds of Pork to Feed Families in Need

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is donating more than 9,500 pounds of ground pork—equivalent to 38,000 servings—to food-insecure families across Iowa and western Nebraska on October 28–29, 2025. The […]

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Oct 29, 2025
Higher Pork Prices Fuel Strong Sales for Smithfield — What It Signals for the U.S. Pork Industry

Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the United States, announced a strong quarterly performance marked by a 12% jump in fresh pork prices and growing consumer demand, even as […]

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Oct 29, 2025
Piglets Get a Health Boost from Added Amino Acids

Weaning is a tough time for piglets. Just like human toddlers starting solid food, young pigs face stress when they’re separated from their mothers and introduced to new diets. This […]

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Oct 29, 2025
Rabobank Outlook: Global Pork Sector Takes Cautious Approach into 2026 with Focus on Productivity

The global pork industry is entering 2026 with a measured outlook, according to the latest analysis from Rabobank. While some headwinds are easing, the dominant theme is one of cautious […]

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Oct 29, 2025
The Truth About Corn: Why It Runs America (And Your Life) w/Steve Kuiper

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, hosts Tork and Sawyer welcome fifth-generation Iowa farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association First Vice President, Steve Kuiper, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation […]

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Oct 29, 2025
Top U.S. Cooperatives Generate $323 Billion in 2024 – What This Means for the Pork Industry

new report from the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) shows the Top 100 cooperatives in the United States generated a combined $323 billion in revenue in 2024, underscoring the growing economic […]

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Oct 29, 2025
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Honors Veterans through Pork for Patriots

The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation team distributed over 37,000 pounds of pork loin to 214 organizations on October 25 Iowa Select Farms supports Iowa veterans and military families by […]

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Oct 28, 2025
Culture Change: Making Biosecurity Stick

Disease is the second largest cost in livestock production, after feed. While producers may not think of disease when they calculate cost of production, it shouldn’t be underestimated. The underestimated […]

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Oct 28, 2025