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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/
🎙️ 3 Years Into Prop 12: From Concern to Record Performance
What actually happens when you operate under Prop 12 for three years? In this episode, Brent Hershey shares real-world results from his operation—moving beyond uncertainty to measurable performance gains. 👉 Record piglet production 👉 98.3% conception rates 👉 Mortality under 10% 👉 No additional labor required 👉 Heat stress effectively eliminated This isn’t theory—it’s operational […]
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Mar 30, 2026
NPPC Brings Pork Industry Priorities to Washington During National Agriculture Day
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) took center stage in Washington, D.C. this week, leveraging National Agriculture Day and high-level government engagement to reinforce key priorities for U.S. pork producers. NPPC’s board of directors attended the White House’s Celebration of Agriculture, where Donald Trump recognized the contributions of America’s farmers and emphasized the urgency of […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Moving Faster Than Disease: Why Biosecurity Must Evolve from Checklists to Systems
Moving faster than disease In today’s swine production environment, diseases move fast—and we can’t afford to fall behind. The scale, speed, and interconnectedness of today’s systems mean that pathogens can move through production networks faster than traditional biosecurity measures can track. Written protocols still matter, but they are no longer enough on their own. The […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Manure Management: The Overlooked Biosecurity Risk in Swine Production
As manure application season ramps up, one of the highest-risk activities in pork production is often hiding in plain sight. Manure is a valuable nutrient resource—but it is also one of the most efficient vectors for disease transmission across farms. Recent pressure from PEDv and PDCoV has reinforced a reality producers can’t afford to overlook: […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Stabilizing the Pork Supply Chain: A Manufacturing-First Perspective
Pork production today operates with extraordinary precision. Producers closely monitor genetics performance, feed conversion, herd health, and barn environmental conditions with remarkable accuracy. Across North America, the industry has invested heavily in technologies and management systems designed to improve efficiency and predictability inside the barn. Yet one critical part of the system often receives far […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Keeping pace with current and evolving swine disease threats, By ISU’s Dr. Phillip Gauger
ISU’s Dr. Phillip Gauger warns industry to stay vigilant as pathogen intensify. As U.S. pork producers work to stabilize margins and sustain herd health in an environment where disease pressures continue to evolve, the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL) remains on the front lines. During his presentation at the 2025 Four Star […]
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Mar 30, 2026
SWINETIME — EPISODE #87 What’s Ahead for Herd Health? Insights from AASV 2026
In this episode of the Swine Time Podcast, host Dr. Spencer Wayne welcomes fellow Pipestone veterinarian Dr. Evan Koep to break down key takeaways from the 2026 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Annual Conference. Fresh from Las Vegas, Dr. Koep shares the most important discussions influencing today’s U.S. swine industry — including disease management […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Protein as National Security: The Conversation That Could Redefine Livestock’s Role
Earnings performance at agricultural banks improved in 2025 alongside strong growth in farm loans. Earnings performance at agricultural banks improved in 2025 alongside strong growth in farm loans. According to Reports of Condition and Income, farm loan balances at agricultural banks increased about 7% from the previous year and returns on average assets also rose […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Protein as National Security: The Conversation That Could Redefine Livestock’s Role
A new policy discussion emerging in the United Kingdom is reframing how governments think about food production—and it signals a shift the livestock industry can’t ignore. 👉 Protein is no longer just about feeding people—it’s being positioned as a matter of national security. That change in framing matters. Because once protein becomes a security issue, […]
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Mar 30, 2026
Animal Health Intelligence Summit Signals a New Era in Disease Preparedness
The upcoming Animal Health Intelligence Summit at Kansas State University highlights a shift that’s becoming impossible to ignore across livestock production: 👉 Animal health is moving from reaction to intelligence. While the event brings together leaders from the beef sector, the underlying focus—data-driven disease response, scenario planning, and real-time decision-making—has direct implications for swine producers […]
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