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The global hog market has changed significantly since late February.

On the 49th annual celebration of Earth Day, NFU highlighted the existential threat that climate change poses to agriculture as well as the critical role of farmers and ranchers in mitigation and adaptation efforts.…

Purdue University study shows that carbon sequestration is not a fix-all solution to mitigating climate change and impacts on developing economies must be considered.

The Pork Checkoff provides a rundown of African swine fever outbreaks across the globe and what action is being taken to curb the epidemic.

New research investigating welfare during transport shows that greater loading density increases the risk of a pig becoming non-ambulatory or dying.

ADM report insights in the current prices and trends throughout the world.

Canada looks to capture as much of the market as possible in Japan – it's highest value market.

A new study has partially revived cellular function in 32 pig brains, questioning the long-held definition of brain death and opening up new opportunities for restoration of brain function.

Concern remains about the persistence of PCV2 subclinical infection, even in vaccinates, and the virus’s propensity for change.

A recent study from the University of Arkansas indicates that today’s pork is more earth-friendly than ever thanks to progress in multiple key sustainability metrics over more than five decades.

Veterinary pathologist says this year's warm spring appears to be helping pigs avoid contracting the flu but the SHIC reports an increase in PED and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae cases.

Last week USDA reported net weekly pork export sales to China of 77,732 metric tonnes, by far a record weekly export sales volume.

Meet the 20 student recipients that hail from 10 states and 11 universities across the US.

As part of a trade deal with the US, China may lift the ban on US poultry and buy more pork to meet the growing supply deficit.

A Veterinarian with Goshen Ridge Veterinary Services says pork producers can speed up the recovery of piglets affected by diarrhoea by rehydrating and replacing the body salts they are losing.

For pigs to perform well, it all begins at the suckling stage. Kayla Silva offers an overview of Chantal Farmer's research into how sows’ mammary development can be managed to get them the best start.…

Although some progress has been made, it’s estimated that PRRS still costs US swine producers more than US$580 million annually in productivity losses.

China's purchases of US pork climbed to the highest in at least six years last week, US Department of Agriculture data show.

This week the NPPC announced the cancellation of World Pork Expo which many will agree is a decisive move towards keeping the US pig herd safe.

Swine nutritionist says the use of alternative feed ingredients can help pork producers reduce their feed costs while maintaining animal performance and meat quality.