National Hog Farmer

12/09/2025

For those unable to receive a transplant, dialysis remains the only option. The five-year mortality rate associated with dialysis is more than 50%, higher than the most common cancers.

Porcine-derived organs keep two patients off dialysis for months.

12/09/2025

“Many consumers still aren’t sure what ‘AI assisted’ really means in the context of food production. For food producers and brands, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: Building trust through transparency and education will be key. Helping consumers understand how AI is used, from optimizing harvests to improving freshness or developing recipes, could make a big difference in acceptance and adoption.”

Consumers expect food prices to rise by 4.5% over the next year, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.

12/09/2025

While the report was harshly critical of processed grains and added sugars, it was mostly complimentary of the role meat plays in a healthy diet.

Legislative Watch: Guarded optimism from meat industry; EU votes to ban “meaty” terms on plant-based labels; Producers to receive $1B in disaster aid.

12/09/2025

While their report outlines some areas for additional consideration, the investigators note the “stakeholders repeatedly voiced support for USDA AMS to continue wholesale pork market reporting.”

Reporting to USDA AMS plays a critical role in price discovery and trend analysis.

12/09/2025

The move will bolster Seaboard Foods market hog supply to the Guymon facility, ensuring a consistent and steady flow of high-quality pork products.

Texas, Oklahoma farms will bolster supply to Guymon facility, ensuring a consistent and steady flow of high-quality pork products.

12/09/2025

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11/09/2025

More than 100 pork producers from 20 states traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to call on Congress to deliver an urgent legislative fix to California’s Proposition 12.

NPPC food truck spotlighted how a patchwork of state laws threatens affordable access to everyday staples like bacon, ham and sausage.

11/09/2025

Previous research has shown that the standardized ileal digestible Valine:Lysine requirement for nursery pigs is between 63% and 74%. However, limited data is available on the SID Val:Lys ratio of heavier weight pigs fed corn-soybean meal-based diets.

Nursery pig research shows requirement between 63% and 74%. However, limited data is available for heavier weight pigs fed corn-soybean meal-based diets.

11/09/2025

Future editions will track changes in wild pig distribution and measure the progress of prevention and removal efforts.

One of many initiatives to proactively enhance African swine fever prevention and enhance response planning and preparedness.

11/09/2025

From Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Neb., we catch up with Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). We talk propane technology, inventory and supply and special incentive pricing.

11/09/2025

Through mobile billboards, airport and train station signs, digital ads and direct outreach to lawmakers, the farmers say they hope to “uphold the vital market created by Prop 12.”

Independent Midwest hog farmers launch new campaign across Washington, D.C, thanking legislators who support the law.

11/09/2025

Boost growth in baby pigs with optimal iron dosing! Studies show a second dose of Uniferon® leads to 7 lbs more at market and a 4-5% increase in average daily gain.

New study proves two doses of Uniferon® gives baby pigs the iron they need, but also delivers the market return you need. Get the full research here.