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New Year, New Biosecurity Measures: Getting Ahead of Waste Management Challenges
As a new production year begins, swine producers are once again taking stock of their biosecurity programs. Access control, sanitation, and traffic flow are familiar pillars—but waste and mortality management is increasingly where gaps show up. In today’s disease and labor environment, disposal decisions are no longer background tasks; they are frontline biosecurity choices. Why […]
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Jan 07, 2026
Swift Pork Proposes Settlement in Louisville Odor Lawsuit
Swift Pork Co. has moved forward with a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit tied to long-running odor complaints near its pork processing facility in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood. Court filings indicate the settlement has received preliminary approval, triggering the next phase of the legal process, which includes notifying residents who may be eligible to participate. […]
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Jan 07, 2026
Venezuela Turmoil Could Open New Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture — Implications for the Swine Sector
Political upheaval in Venezuela is creating renewed discussion around potential opportunities for U.S. agriculture, particularly in export-driven sectors such as feed grains, animal protein and livestock inputs. While uncertainty remains high, shifting dynamics could reshape trade flows and present longer-term openings for U.S. producers. A Market Long Dependent on Imports Venezuela has relied heavily on […]
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Jan 07, 2026
McRib Lawsuit Highlights Ongoing Consumer Confusion Around Pork Processing
A newly filed consumer lawsuit targeting the McRib sandwich is drawing attention not just to fast-food marketing, but to a broader issue facing the pork industry: how modern pork products are understood by the public. The proposed class-action suit alleges that consumers were misled by the name and appearance of the McRib, arguing that the […]
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Jan 07, 2026
Pig X Podcast: Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon
Season 6, Episode 8: National Swine Health Strategy Coming Soon
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Jan 07, 2026
Brazil’s Swine Sector Hits New Records in 2025 — Momentum Could Carry Into 2026
Brazil’s hog industry wrapped up 2025 with strong momentum, marked by record export volumes and solid domestic margins that reinforced the country’s growing influence in global pork markets. As the industry turns toward 2026, fundamentals remain supportive, underpinned by disciplined supply growth, firm international demand and favorable feed cost dynamics. Record Exports Strengthen Global Standing […]
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Jan 07, 2026
Reduced Global Protein Supplies Fuel Cautious Optimism for Pork Producers in 2026
Global pork, beef, and poultry supplies remain under pressure heading into 2026—an outlook that could create a more supportive pricing environment for pork producers, provided market fundamentals remain in control. According to Florian Possberg, partner at Polar Pork Farms, tightening protein supplies across major livestock sectors are setting the stage for a potentially profitable year […]
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Jan 07, 2026
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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