Jun 24
The release of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s discussion draft of the 2026 Farm Bill has renewed debate over California’s Proposition 12, a law that sets animal housing standards for pork, veal, and egg products sold in the state, regardless of where those animals are raised. For pork producers across the country, Prop 12 remains a …
Jul 26
Recent flooding and increased rains in the Midwest have increased mosquito problems on farms, posing risks to both pigs and people. Packing plants have reported an increase in insect bites on market swine that can result in up to $7.00-$15.00/head trim loss. Effective mosquito control and implementing an integrated pest management strategy are essential …
Jan 25
Nineteen swine industry professionals from across the nation have been accepted into the 2023 Pork Leadership Institute (PLI). The year-long training experience jointly hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) consists of multiple learning sessions, including two trips to Washington, D.C., and an international experience focused on exports. …
