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One Surprise After Another: Economists Offer Perspective on Pork Industry

Proposition 12. Sideways breeding inventory. Astronomical input costs. Declining consumer demand. The issues affecting the pork outlook go on and on. Farm Journal’s PORK asked five economists to share their perspectives on what’s ahead for the second half of yet another interesting year. They include: Scott Brown, economist at University of Missouri; Brian Earnest, lead protein industry analyst at CoBank; Christine McCracken, executive director, protein analyst at Rabobank; Altin Kalo, head economist at Steiner Consulting Group; and Lee Schulz, economist at Iowa State University.

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The Next Pork Disease Outbreak? How Biosecurity Can Stop It Before It Starts!

Video: The Next Pork Disease Outbreak? How Biosecurity Can Stop It Before It Starts!

The threat of disease outbreaks remains one of the biggest challenges facing pork producers across North America. At the World Pork Expo, I spoke with Rob Hannam, CEO of Farm Health Guardian, to discuss why biosecurity is more critical than ever and how innovative technology is helping producers reduce risk before disease reaches the farm.
In this interview, Rob explains how Farm Health Guardian's advanced biosecurity platform helps pork operations monitor and manage visitor access, track potential disease exposure pathways, and strengthen on-farm biosecurity protocols. With recent outbreaks of diseases such as ASF, PRRS, PED and others continuing to impact global pork production and ongoing concerns surrounding the spread of endemic diseases, proactive prevention measures have become essential for protecting herd health and business continuity.
Learn how digital biosecurity tools can help producers identify risks, improve compliance, and create stronger defenses against costly disease outbreaks. Discover why leading pork operations are adopting technology-driven biosecurity solutions to safeguard animals, employees, and the future of the industry.