Market weight of slaughter hogs has been increasing over the last 30 years. This is no secret in the industry. The USDA reports that slaughter weights have increased from 250 pounds in 1990 to 283 ...

The goal of the breeding herd is to consistently meet pig production targets by ensuring farrowing facilities are fully utilized. To achieve predictable pig flow, groups of mature females are bred ...

Cloudfarms, a subsidiary of BASF SE, and JBS Live Pork, a subsidiary of JBS USA and one of the largest pork producers in North America, have started a collaboration to further advance production data ...

Considering the beneficial effects on intestinal microbial balance, dietary administration of probiotics such are live yeasts are reported to relieve the stress of sows in gestation and lactation.

Pork producers across the country have stepped up the challenge to "Give-A-Ham" and donate "Pounds of Pork" this holiday season. As CEO of Minnesota Pork Board, Jill Resler said it was a privilege, on ...

The good news is the major change in the Corn Belt weather pattern with rain and in many cases heavy rains falling just prior to pollination of the Midwestern corn crop. The current forecast is ...

This month we decided to look the influence of farm size on production. Is there an ideal farm size? Is it easier to staff and manage a small or large farm? Data being used came from the Swine ...

Attendees at the Farm Progress Show talk with exhibitors and fellow farmers about latest ag technology ...

Recent volatility in the hog market has been both a blessing and a curse for producers trying to navigate the current environment as they evaluate risk management decisions. On the one hand, ...