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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!
Illuminating Winter Productivity for Pigs
As winter approaches, pig producers are keenly aware of the challenges of colder months to animal welfare and productivity. While temperature control often takes center stage, recent scientific papers published in 2025 are shedding new light on the critical role of lighting strategies. These studies investigate how light intensity, spectrum, and duration can be optimized […]
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Jan 20, 2026
April Hogs trend is UP
A trend should be assumed to continue in effect until such time as its reversal has been signaled… […]
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Jan 20, 2026
Farm Health Guardian launches Protocol® Farm Visits app to enhance on-farm biosecurity
Farm Health Guardian has launched the Protocol® Farm Visits app, a powerful new tool designed to make on-farm biosecurity faster, easier, and more consistent for farm workers and operations of all sizes. The Protocol Farm Visits app streamlines biosecurity by providing instant access to key property information, visit records, health status, downtime, pyramid, and other biosecurity requirements. The […]
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Jan 20, 2026
Canada and Ontario Commit $20 Million to Protect Farmers and Agribusinesses
Canada and Ontario have announced a $20 million investment aimed at strengthening rural communities and protecting local farmers and agribusinesses at a time when cost pressures, labour challenges, and global uncertainty continue to test the agricultural sector. The funding is designed to support rural economic resilience by helping communities, businesses, and agricultural service providers invest […]
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Jan 20, 2026
Precision at the Micro Level: How Nutrition Is Redefining Performance in U.S. Swine Production
Modern swine nutrition has entered a new phase. While energy and protein remain foundational, the next gains in performance are increasingly coming from a deeper understanding of how nutrients function at the micro level—inside the gut, at the cellular level, and within the immune system. For U.S. pork producers facing tight margins, health pressure, and […]
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Jan 20, 2026
SowBridge Webinar to Focus on New World Screwworm Awareness for Swine Producers
Swine producers are being encouraged to stay informed about New World Screwworm, a livestock health threat that—while not currently present in U.S. herds—continues to draw attention due to its potential impact if reintroduced. An upcoming SowBridge webinar will focus on helping producers, veterinarians, and barn managers understand what New World Screwworm is, how to recognize […]
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Jan 20, 2026
Swine Industry Sustainability: How Life Cycle Assessment Helps Measure Environmental Impact
Sustainability continues to be a growing focus for the global swine industry as producers, consumers and markets seek to balance food production with environmental stewardship. One of the most powerful tools producers and industry stakeholders can use to understand environmental performance is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) — a systematic way to evaluate the environmental impacts […]
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Jan 20, 2026
China’s Pork Output Rebounds in Q4, Raising Questions for Global Markets in 2026
China closed the year with a notable rebound in pork production, as fourth-quarter output increased an estimated 7% year-over-year, driven largely by accelerated hog slaughter. While the headline suggests recovery, the underlying dynamics point to a more complex story—one that global pork producers, exporters, and market analysts should watch closely as 2026 unfolds. Slaughter Pace […]
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Jan 20, 2026
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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