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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.
Register your business today and join our growing community! Visit SwineWeb.app to explore more!
Iowa Pork Producer Finds Balance After a Profitable Year
In an industry often defined by volatility and expansion cycles, one Iowa pork producer is taking a different view heading into 2026: stability matters. For Jeremy Ahlers, pork production has always been part of life. Raised in the business, he now operates a diversified hog and crop farm alongside his family, managing multiple finishing sites […]
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Jan 19, 2026
Congress Weighs Expanded Farm Aid as Producers Face Ongoing Pressure
Washington lawmakers are once again turning their attention to farm aid, with discussions underway around a new, expanded assistance package that could significantly increase federal support for U.S. agriculture in 2026. Current conversations suggest lawmakers are evaluating at least $15 billion in additional farm aid, building on recent emergency support programs aimed at helping producers […]
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Jan 19, 2026
2025 David Neuberger Award: Lance Johnson
Integrity, Caring, Commitment, Growth, and Teamwork – these are the core values of Pipestone. They serve as a road map for all employees in pursuing the company mission of Helping Farmers Today Create the Farms of Tomorrow. The David Neuberger II Core Values Award is an honor bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the Core Values […]
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Jan 19, 2026
Manure timing matters: How to reduce phosphorus loss
Applying manure in winter can considerably increase phosphorus loss through tile drainage. Apply after harvest and incorporate or inject to protect water quality. AI-generated photo of manure spreading in winter. Photo by Ehsan Ghane, MSU. Important takeaways Applying manure in December and January causes much higher phosphorus loss than in October and November. Applying manure […]
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Jan 19, 2026
SHIC Talk Ep 26 Caretaker Motivation for Biosecurity – Dr Megan Niederwerder with Dr. Michael Chetta & Josh Holtkamp, Talent Metrics Consulting 1/6/2026
SHIC Talk Addresses Pig Caretaker Motivation for Biosecurity On the latest episode of SHIC Talk, host Barb Determan welcomes SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder and guests Dr. Michael Chetta and Josh Holtkamp of Talent Metrics Consulting. Dr. Chetta and Josh discuss results of their research project addressing pig caretaker motivation for performing biosecurity tasks. […]
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Jan 19, 2026
Hog Margin Watch: January
Margins strengthened significantly over the first half of January from a combination of sharply higher hog prices and lower feed costs with USDA releasing an extremely bearish report for corn. The monthly WASDE finalized 2025 production at 17.021 billion bushels, a new record high and 477 million bushels above the average pre-report estimate as well […]
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Jan 16, 2026
Wisconsin Hog Farm Proposals Highlight Growing Tension Around Livestock Expansion
Proposed hog farm developments in Wisconsin are once again drawing public scrutiny, underscoring a familiar and increasingly complex challenge facing the pork industry: how to responsibly expand production while navigating environmental concerns, regulatory thresholds, and community trust. At the center of the discussion are new hog farm proposals that fall just below permitting levels that […]
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Jan 16, 2026
PRRS-Resistant Pig Emerges as New Tool in the Fight Against PRRS
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) has challenged pork producers for decades, impacting all stages of production and remaining one of the most costly diseases facing the global swine industry. While biosecurity, vaccination, and management strategies remain essential, a new option is drawing increasing attention: the PRRS-resistant pig. According to John Harding, professor of large […]
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Jan 16, 2026
UPDATE: Agri Stats Reaches Settlement in Meat Industry Wage-Fixing Case
ollowing Swine Web’s earlier coverage of the wage-fixing lawsuit involving Ag industry data provider Agri Stats, new developments signal the case is entering a new phase. According to a January 9 report from Reuters, Agri Stats has agreed to settle claims brought by meat industry workers who alleged the company helped facilitate wage suppression by […]
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Jan 16, 2026
The Real Economics Behind Pig Livability | Dr. Clayton Johnson
The Real Economics Behind Pig Livability | Dr. Clayton Johnson
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