Pork Industry Newsroom

Legislative Watch: Product of USA labeling returns; Input costs, fertilizer transparency; China returns to the headlines; Farm bill momentum; Fewer farms.

Nearly $328K was committed in year one, supporting projects that strengthen rural communities, education, agriculture and local infrastructure.

NPPC and other agricultural organizations have made it clear that U.S. engagement with the World Trade Organization is essential.

Plum Island Animal Disease Center scientists are investigating how stable African swine fever virus is in soybean-based feed ingredients.

Alternative method is welfare-friendly and prevents blood spillage, reducing environmental contamination and aiding in disease containment efforts.

Her scientific career focuses on the control and eradication of emerging swine viruses and advocating for One Health.

The drag-hose system has grown in popularity because of its higher throughput and lower risk of drift or aerosols.

Piglets that received antibiotics showed faster growth and higher body weights compared with other groups, but the advantage didn’t persist.

Brown, whose career helped shape modern pork production in North Carolina, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Porcine antibodies reveal parallels with human immune recognition.

For farms hesitant to increase fiber inclusion, the 14% improvement in energy prediction accuracy provides a more reliable basis for diet decisions.

With last two settlements, recovery to the Consumer Indirect Purchaser Plaintiff Class has reached $212 million.

Feed mill expert will assist customers in the Midwest, bringing intelligent nutrition to their sow, nursery and grow-finish farms.

When data is current and reliable, pork producers can quickly identify issues such as elevated mortality, poor feed conversion or health challenges.

SHIC's SOIP offers the chance to study the “test questions” before the exam—rather than after an outbreak has already occurred.

Award promotes the long-term improvement of production animal welfare by supporting experiential learning opportunities for the next generation.

U.S. pork producers annually contribute more than $62 billion in GDP, and support more than 573,000 jobs in the U.S. economy.

USDA projects pork exports to grow 3.1% in 2026. Achieving that will depend on disease developments, trade policy and macroeconomic conditions.

A recent investigation found 6,500 pounds of prohibited agricultural products from China were falsely labeled and ended up in America’s food system.

The facility will now serve as a cornerstone of a future agriculture district on West Campus.