Jim Eadie

The future of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) has become a renewed topic of discussion across North America’s pork sector following the United States’ decision not to extend the agreement for another 16-year term.

Although May exports of U.S. pork were higher year-over-year, volumes were significantly diminished by Mexico’s restrictions on pork offal items, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). May beef exports were below last year’s volume but edged higher in value.

Serbia has begun culling approximately 11,000 pigs at a commercial farm following the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF), underscoring the continued challenges the disease poses to global pork production.

California’s Proposition 12 remains one of the most significant policy issues facing the U.S. pork industry, and it has once again become a focal point in federal politics.

Inspired by a very wet Michigan spring, this series provides a refresher on mycotoxins, their effects and mitigation in pig production.

When sorting performance starts to change, most producers naturally look at the sorter.

How do you design equipment that improves both animal welfare and the day-to-day experience of the people caring for livestock?

Every summer, heat waves put farms under pressure. And while producers keep a close eye on temperature, another risk builds quietly in the background: an electrical failure at the worst possible moment.

Ontario hog prices continued their gradual climb during the week ending July 10, providing producers with another modest improvement in market returns. While pricing remains below year-ago levels, the market continues to show resilience despite ongoing pressure from rising feed costs.

A SwineWeb summary of this week’s major policy and regulatory developments affecting the U.S. pork industry.