Pork Industry Newsroom

Mike Pearson chats with Megan Widle about how FFA helped put her on the ag path as she works through school.

Mike Pearson takes the show on the road to the Organic Grower Summit 2025 in Monterey, California.

Genetic group 29 is similar to the “Georgia 2007” strain, which is frequently used in biological confinement facilities to evaluate vaccine effectiveness.

Research shows mammary glands of pigs, sheep, goats, beef cattle, alpacas and humans are biologically suitable to be infected by avian influenza.

Legislative Watch: Dairy concerned about Canada’s handling of tariff-rate quotas; House eyeing January farm bill markup; MAHA priorities spark debate.

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 1 PM CT - Do international sustainability conversations directly influence U.S. farmers’ freedom to operate? What is the pork industry bringing to the table?

Soybean products are globally traded, can pose a potential disease introduction risk if imported from African swine fever virus endemic countries.

The research used large datasets of Duroc and Yorkshire pigs to show how relatedness distorts standard measures of so-called linkage disequilibrium.

Could lactose provide greater performance benefits than sucrose in the nursery?

Several international trading partners have already placed restrictions on importing Spanish pork, a sector worth €8.8 billion in 2024.

Pig farmers committed to feeding families, supporting their communities and strengthening the state’s economy.

Mike Pearson tells listeners about a new website launched by the USDA that is set to track the Screwworm threat.

Mesobiliverdin-enriched microalgae could promote better gastrointestinal health in livestock, reduce reliance on antibiotics.

Breakfast spread included 1,200 slices of bacon, 50 pounds of sausage patties.

Puerto Rico drops claims against Clemens, Commercial IIPPs seek final approval with pork producer.

Mike Pearson takes a look at the tariff-funded relief payments being considered by the Trump Administration .

Does it make the pigs feel better, or me?

The European Commission's Emergency Veterinary Team has joined efforts to assess and strengthen control measures.

Ag Economy Barometer rises 10 points; higher crop prices boost financial expectations and offset weaker livestock sector outlook.

Dr. Mindi Bracy is an experienced swine health leader who has held prior positions at Christensen Farms and Seaboard Foods.