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Strategies being developed by Canadian Scientists that will promote the colonisation of the gut of newborn piglets by beneficial bacteria are expected to benefit health, productivity and profitability.…

US grain futures posted good gains overnight. Corn was up around 3 cents, soybeans up around 7 cents and wheat about 5 cents higher.

Last week we wrote about Hope being a pre-requisite to being a swine producer. Hope got a boost last Friday when it was announced that USA-China have agreed to a “phase one” trade agreement.

US grain futures prices weaker overnight. Corn was down around 3 cents, soybeans off around 1 1/2 cents and wheat about 2 cents down.

Purdue University reports that the world is running out of antibiotics but researchers at the university are working on finding a solution.

Data gathered from more than 106,000 samples at 182 North Carolina farms shows significant reductions in ammonia levels and manure nutrient content.

US grain futures prices mostly weaker overnight.

By better understanding the bacterial populations in the gut of the pig, scientists hope to create strategies to promote health and productivity.

US grain futures prices narrowly mixed overnight. Corn was down 1 to 2 cents, soybeans up around 1 1/2 cents and wheat 1 to 2 cents up.

US grain futures prices were higher overnight. Corn was up 3 to 4 cents, soybeans up around 9 cents and wheat 2 to 4 cents up.

The Swine Health Information Center says by stacking risk mitigation strategies pork producers can boost their defence against foreign animal disease.

US grain futures prices were mixed to firmer in overnight trading. Corn was down around 1/2 cent, soybeans up 1 to 2 cents and wheat around 2 to 3 cents up.

A new study commissioned by the United Soybean Board (USB) reveals the lack of access to broadband in rural areas takes a significant toll on American farmers and the economy.

The US hog market has shown some life in the last week with lean hogs gaining about 5₵ lb., getting close to 60₵.

US grain futures prices were mixed again in overnight trading. Corn was down around 3/4 cent, soybeans up 6 to 7 cents and wheat around 1 to 2 cents lower.

Pork Checkoff provides its top tips for ensuring both staff and pigs come through the flu season healthy and productive.

Novus International’s farm opened in 2009, sharing feed additive research with the industry globally

US grain futures prices were mixed again in overnight trading. Corn was up around 1/2 cent, soybeans down 1 cent and wheat around 1 1/2 cents lower.

US meat packer JBS USA will remove the feed additive ractopamine from its supply chain to increase export opportunities, the company announced on Friday (4 October), opening the door for increased pork sales to China.…

CME hog futures fell their daily limit on Monday (7 October), declining for a fifth straight session as an aggressive slaughter pace and uncertainty about this week's US trade talks with China overshadowed rising pork cut-out values.…