Sarah Mikesell

Editor in Chief

Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on LinkedIn.

The Power of Protein: Consumer appetite outpaces economic headwinds

Markets Market Trends Markets and economics

10 November 2025

6 minute read

Economist: US pork producers benefit from lower feed costs and strong export momentum

Markets Imports and Exports Policy and regulation

10 November 2025

4 minute read

With hog margins at their best levels since 2021, US pork is leaning on efficiency, heavier carcasses and global demand to drive profitability

World Pork Expo: Zoetis Pork’s Champions of Care celebrates swine industry’s slat level heroes

SPONSOR Husbandry People Herd management

4 November 2025

2 minute read

Program highlights the passion, resilience and mentorship of swine professionals shaping the future of pork production

Leman Swine Conf.: Soy bioactive compounds show promise in cutting PRRS-related mortality

Disease Notifiable diseases PRRS

27 October 2025

5 minute read

Research shows how bioactive compounds in soybean meal can reduce inflammation, support respiratory health and improve survivability in PRRS-challenged pigs

Introducing Jim Coakley, Zoetis Pork’s new Champion of Care

SPONSOR People Herd management Market Trends

20 October 2025

3 minute read

Jim Coakley, swine herd manager at Oklahoma State University, describes his role managing the farm and working with students

October - November 2025

The Power of Protein: Consumer appetite outpaces economic headwinds

Markets Market Trends Markets and economics

10 November 2025

6 minute read

Despite inflation and labor tightness, CoBank economist Brian Earnest says animal protein demand “has been phenomenal”

Economist: US pork producers benefit from lower feed costs and strong export momentum

Markets Imports and Exports Policy and regulation

10 November 2025

4 minute read

With hog margins at their best levels since 2021, US pork is leaning on efficiency, heavier carcasses and global demand to drive profitability

World Pork Expo: Zoetis Pork’s Champions of Care celebrates swine industry’s slat level heroes

SPONSOR Husbandry People Herd management

4 November 2025

2 minute read

Program highlights the passion, resilience and mentorship of swine professionals shaping the future of pork production

Leman Swine Conf.: Soy bioactive compounds show promise in cutting PRRS-related mortality

Disease Notifiable diseases PRRS

27 October 2025

5 minute read

Research shows how bioactive compounds in soybean meal can reduce inflammation, support respiratory health and improve survivability in PRRS-challenged pigs

Introducing Jim Coakley, Zoetis Pork’s new Champion of Care

SPONSOR People Herd management Market Trends

20 October 2025

3 minute read

Jim Coakley, swine herd manager at Oklahoma State University, describes his role managing the farm and working with students

Getting day one right: It’s time to rethink your day one care pig protocols

Disease Veterinary Husbandry

15 October 2025

9 minute read

Focus, don’t overdo: A data-driven approach suggests where to spend your time for the greatest impact

World Pork Expo: Zoetis champions military, first responder families through Folds of Honor

SPONSOR People Market Trends Sustainability

6 October 2025

6 minute read

Through Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2025), Zoetis expands its long-standing cattle-sector support to pork and poultry, honoring veterans and first responders through scholarships

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Sarah Mikesell

The Power of Protein: Consumer appetite outpaces economic headwinds

Economist: US pork producers benefit from lower feed costs and strong export momentum

World Pork Expo: Zoetis Pork’s Champions of Care celebrates swine industry’s slat level heroes

Leman Swine Conf.: Soy bioactive compounds show promise in cutting PRRS-related mortality

Introducing Jim Coakley, Zoetis Pork’s new Champion of Care

Our Partners

October - November 2025

The Power of Protein: Consumer appetite outpaces economic headwinds

Economist: US pork producers benefit from lower feed costs and strong export momentum

World Pork Expo: Zoetis Pork’s Champions of Care celebrates swine industry’s slat level heroes

Leman Swine Conf.: Soy bioactive compounds show promise in cutting PRRS-related mortality

Introducing Jim Coakley, Zoetis Pork’s new Champion of Care

Getting day one right: It’s time to rethink your day one care pig protocols

World Pork Expo: Zoetis champions military, first responder families through Folds of Honor

Our Partners