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Welcome to the New SwineWeb App: A Comprehensive Hub for the Swine Industry

Published: Sep 04, 2024

SwineWeb is proud to launch our new app, designed to streamline communication, provide industry news, and connect producers and suppliers globally. Whether you’re a pork producer or industry supplier, the app offers numerous tools:

Interactive Maps: Find producers and suppliers by location, connect live, and even track disease outbreaks globally.
Public & Private Forums: Engage with the swine community and share insights.
Event Management: Stay updated with industry events and webinars.
Job Management: Post and apply for jobs within the industry.

With more features like podcasts, sponsor logos, and virtual trade shows coming soon, the SwineWeb App is set to become your go-to platform for staying updated in the swine industry.

Swine News

Pit Foaming in Swine Barns: Fire Risk and Practical Solutions Written by Ashley Englin, Swine Field Specialist

With reports of barn fires in the news recently, the Iowa Pork Industry Center has gathered some resources about pit foaming to share with producers. Manure pit foaming poses a serious fire and explosion hazard. Foam traps methane gas at extremely high concentrations. When foam is disturbed, methane can be rapidly released into the barn, […]

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Feb 09, 2026

U.S. Farm Income Forecast to Slip in 2026 Despite Heavy Government Support

New federal forecasts point to continued financial pressure across U.S. agriculture in 2026, even as government payments reach levels not seen since the pandemic-era disruptions of 2020–2021. According to reporting summarized by Farm Policy News, the USDA projects U.S. net farm income will decline 0.7% in 2026, falling to $153.4 billion, despite near-record federal support […]

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Feb 09, 2026

Philippines Signals Shift on ASF With Regionalisation Framework for Pork Imports

As African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to shape global pork production and trade, the Philippines has introduced a policy change worth watching closely. New pork import rules adopted by the country’s agriculture ministry now allow for regionalisation—a framework that recognizes ASF-free zones within exporting countries rather than relying solely on national disease status. While the […]

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Feb 09, 2026

SWINETIME — EPISODE #85 ASF in Spain: Real-World Impact, Real-Time Lessons

In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and former partner, Dr. Jean Paul Cano, for a discussion on African Swine Fever (ASF). Dr. Cano is a swine veterinarian originally from Venezuela who completed his PhD in Minnesota and spent years working in U.S. production systems […]

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Feb 09, 2026

Building Farmer Grade on Trust, Not Claims | Sawyer and Tork Whisler

Building Farmer Grade on Trust, Not Claims | Sawyer and Tork Whisler About the Guests Sawyer Whisler is an Iowa hog farmer and the co-founder of Farmer Grade. He built an audience by sharing real day-to-day farm life through the @thislldofarm channel and later launched the Barn Talk podcast. His father, Tork Whisler, is part […]

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Feb 09, 2026

Iowa State Surveys Highlight Biosecurity Practices That Influence PRRS Risk

New survey research led by Iowa State University is shedding light on day-to-day practices that can either increase the risk of PRRS transmission—or help prevent it—across U.S. pork operations. The surveys, conducted last April with funding from the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) through its Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, gathered input from Midwest pork producers […]

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Feb 09, 2026

dsm-firmenich to Exit Animal Nutrition & Health, Selling Majority Stake to CVC

dsm-firmenich has announced a major portfolio shift that will reshape one of the largest animal nutrition platforms serving global pork production. The company has reached an agreement to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business to CVC Capital Partners, valuing the transaction at approximately €2.2 billion, including a potential earnout of up to €0.5 […]

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Feb 09, 2026

Boar’s Head Reopens Virginia Deli Meat Plant After Deadly Listeria Outbreak, Faces Ongoing Scrutiny

Boar’s Head has resumed limited operations at its Jarratt, Virginia, deli meat facility nearly 17 months after it was shut down following a 2024 listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens, according to company officials. The reopening comes after a full reconstruction of the plant and extensive testing, but also amid renewed concerns […]

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Feb 06, 2026

What Research Really Says About Heat Lamps in Farrowing Stalls

Heat lamps are a standard tool in farrowing barns, but recent research suggests that how heat is delivered may matter more than how much heat is added. A three-part research series from NC State Extension examined the relationship between farrowing stall size, number of heat lamps, sow behavior, and piglet use of creep areas—offering practical […]

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Feb 06, 2026

Manitoba Hog Sector Applauded for Success in Controlling PED

The province’s hog farmers, pork processors, and livestock transporters are being recognized for their collective efforts to strengthen biosecurity and significantly reduce the spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) in Manitoba. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl said the industry’s coordinated response has delivered measurable results since the introduction of Manitoba’s PED Elimination Plan in […]

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