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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/
The U.S. Hog Industry Isn’t Expanding — It’s Getting Sharper
The latest hog inventory numbers don’t signal growth. They signal discipline. At a glance, the industry looks steady — herd size holding, production stable. But underneath, something more important is happening: The industry is producing more — without getting bigger. Recent data reflects a stable overall inventory with a slightly tighter breeding herd, while productivity […]
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Mar 27, 2026
90 Years Later — Why Small Processors Were Never the Weak Link
In an industry built on efficiency and scale, small meat lockers were often seen as outdated — a relic of a different era. But after years of disruption, one thing is becoming clear: They were never the weak link — they were the backup plan. Jake’s Meat Locker, founded in 1936 in Sibley, Iowa, has […]
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Mar 27, 2026
SHIC/AASV Webinar Highlights Importance of Rapid Diagnosis for Senecavirus A and Foot-and-Mouth Disease
A recent webinar hosted by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) is reinforcing a critical message for producers and veterinarians: when it comes to vesicular disease, speed matters. The session focused on the growing presence of Senecavirus A (SVA) and its similarities to Foot-and-Mouth Disease […]
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Mar 27, 2026
Design Decisions That Influence Performance Over Time Why the Most Successful Swine Facilities Start with Systems Thinking
Across the pork industry, a quiet shift is underway in how producers think about facilities. For decades, barn construction largely focused on installing the right equipment and ensuring animals had the necessary space and environment to perform. But as production systems have evolved, so too has the understanding that the design of a barn is […]
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Mar 26, 2026
New Research Aims to Refine Antibiotic Use in Swine Production
New research funding is set to bring greater clarity and precision to antibiotic use in livestock production, with direct implications for swine producers focused on long-term herd health and performance. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, through the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture, has awarded nearly $3 million in grants to advance […]
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Mar 26, 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 26, 2026
What Successful AI Implementation Looks Like in the Protein Industry | Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry
In this conversation, Ben Allen, CEO of BinSentry, explores what separates successful AI implementation from early experimentation across the protein industry. As producers begin integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, the most effective implementations share common themes: strong data foundations, practical use cases, and a focus on solving real operational challenges. Ben discusses why data […]
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Mar 26, 2026
Why Water Disinfection Matters to the Success of Your Swine Operation – Video
Why is water quality so often overlooked?
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Mar 26, 2026
Mastering Pig Flow: Confusion to Consistency By Rick Jordahl from Pipestone
Pig flow, sometimes called the “pig wheel,” is the planned pattern of how pigs move from sow farms to nursery or finishing barns over time. While it may sound simple, getting pig flow right is one of the most important drivers of barn efficiency, pig performance, and overall profitability. Swine production can be chaotic—multiple barns, […]
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Mar 26, 2026
China’s Margin Squeeze: Rising Feed Costs Collide with Record-Low Hog Prices
China’s pork industry is entering a period of intensified financial pressure as surging global feed costs—driven by geopolitical instability—collide with some of the weakest hog prices seen in over a decade. For the world’s largest pork producer, the situation is more than a temporary imbalance. It’s a signal. Feed Costs Surge as Global Pressures Build […]
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