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Swine Breeding Herd Increases for First Time Since 2019

For the first time in 2.5 years, the national swine breeding herd experienced a year-over-year increase, according to the latest USDA Hogs […]

December 29, 2022
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Hog Numbers Stagnant Amidst Economic Uncertainties

The U.S. hog herd remains relatively stable, according to a University of Missouri livestock economist. As 2023 inches closer, numbers aren’t expanding […]

October 3, 2022
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SenecaVirus Enters U.S. through Feed Ingredients

For the first known time in U.S. history, Senecavirus A (SVA) has been detected in pig feed ingredients imported from an infected […]

September 9, 2022
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Proper Sow Conditioning Critical for Herd Health

When evaluating sow health and productivity, under-conditioned sows can mean reduced farrowing rates and lower longevity. But over-conditioned sows can also mean […]

August 25, 2022
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Swine Farms Increase Substantially in Size, Decrease in Numbers in USDA Report

The U.S. swine industry has changed significantly in the span of one generation. According to a recent USDA report, there are half […]

August 24, 2022
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Pork Industry Contributes $57 Billion to U.S. Economy

According to a new report from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), 66,000 U.S. pig farms sold more than 140 million hogs […]

July 13, 2022
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China’s Hog, Pork Production to Decline Significantly in 2022

Lower prices and disease outbreaks continue to temper China’s hog and pork production. A USDA report predicts hog production to decline by […]

September 7, 2021

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