National Hog Farmer

30/06/2025

Although the farmers’ share has trended lower over the long term due to consumer demand for further-processed and convenience foods, May’s figure reached 24.1%, the highest since August 2023. Baker says while not a full-blown change in trend, it is a welcome sight for producers.

Data suggests pork demand has remained robust heading into grilling season.

30/06/2025

Only Justice Brett Kavanaugh indicated he would grant the petition for a writ of certiorari for Iowa Pork Producers Association v. Bonta.

IPPA had argued Prop 12 discriminates against out-of-state farmers and gave California producers an unfair lead time.

30/06/2025

Witnesses testified that the “DNR has been using deception and undercover enforcement agents to infiltrate farms and kill pigs on hunts instead of simply working with owners to address a concern the department may have had about an animal.”

U.P. game ranch owners, Nugent challenge state's "Russian boar" classification.

30/06/2025

“So do good things and talk about them is more than just a little saying that I learned from my father. It has become extremely important to all the work that we do at the Clear Center. The research we do is as important as the communication that results from it.”

Speakers emphasized that while authenticity remains important in agricultural storytelling, it may not be enough.

30/06/2025

Shoppers in North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, California and more will start seeing Hatfield pork in stores and in fresh new ads across social media, connected TV and digital platforms.

Clemens Food Group's new Hatfield ads show irresistible pork aroma disrupting yard work, tailgates.

27/06/2025

The two-day, hands-on seminar in “low and slow” cooking of pork, beef and poultry is the only science-based, university barbecue course in the Southeast.

Sessions on dry rub preparation, sauce tasting and Meat Science 101 built momentum for its finale: a traditional pig pickin’ event.

27/06/2025

Infectious virus was mainly identified in the lower respiratory tract of principal infected pigs.

Since the first emergence of HPAI H5N1 viruses in dairy cattle, the virus has continued to spread, reaching 17 states and at least 1,000 U.S. dairy herds.

27/06/2025

Agriculture meteorologist Greg Soulje joins us with an end-of-the-week weather forecast.

27/06/2025

The 90-day pause in President Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs is scheduled to expire July 8, and Lutnick suggested a large number of deals with various countries would be announced next week in advance of the deadline.

Legislative Watch: Agreements on rare earth mineral exports; 2026 agriculture spending bill clears first hurdle; Rollins reports steep drop in egg prices, urges continued HPAI vigilance.

27/06/2025

The concept of "third spaces" – where diverse stakeholders can engage in meaningful dialogue – offers promising pathways forward, especially when communities face seemingly impossible constraints. We explore that topic in more depth in this episode of Feedstuffs Pork Nation.

By bringing together government agencies, corporate partners, and community organizations, we create comprehensive solutions no single entity could achieve alone. We explore that topic in more depth in this episode of Feedstuffs Pork Nation.

27/06/2025

USDA FAS cites "shifting consumer preferences, animal disease and regulations" for the continued decline in the EU swine sector.

USDA FAS projects EU pork exports to be down 4% in 2025 due to lower supplies, increasing competition.

26/06/2025

Schulz says while there were some expectations that the U.S. would continue to see record litter rates, the question remained: at what pace?

Fourth consecutive quarter for pigs saved per litter to break record.