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Pork producer starts donation campaign

A Nebraska hog farmer has created a campaign to help food banks remain stocked and help producers facing processing challenges.

ASF confirmed in Germany

The confirmation of ASF in Germany could be devastating for the country’s pork industry, which is still dealing with disruptions caused by COVID-19.

NPPC calls for increased funding for ag inspections

The National Pork Producers Council is calling for increased funding for agriculture inspections at U.S. ports of entry to help guard against the entry of foreign animal disease.

Sugar promotes sperm longevity in pig reproductive tract

A University of Illinois study identifies a sugar that slows the maturation of sperm in pigs, possibly extending sperm storage time within the female reproductive tract.

A trying time for livestock farm families

Pork production is a key component of Minnesota’s agriculture industry with $2.7 billion in annual hog sales in 2019, but this economic engine is being severely challenged.

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The critical window of gut development

Swine veterinarians discuss how the first three months of a pig’s life is a crucial period for gut development that can have a long-lasting impact on health and performance.

People in pork production just as important as pigs

While their schooling focused on pigs, veterinarians on the job spend a lot of time working with clients and members of their staff.

Swine Production Manager

Stoughton Creek Farms | Perrinton, MI

Wean to Finish Manager

Cactus Family Farms | West Central, IA

Sales Director

Countryside Feed LLC | Work from home, NE KS

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Corn Dec 20
369-6	373-2	365-6	369-2s	-0-4

Feeder Cattle Sep 20
141.550	142.125	141.350	141.700s	+0.625

Lean Hogs Oct 20
67.600	68.600	67.075	68.325s	+2.725

Live Cattle Oct 20
106.925	107.025	106.150	106.475s	-0.225

Soybean Nov 20
1020-2	1037-0	1013-2	1019-6s	-2-6

Wheat Dec 20
553-4	567-0	550-2	558-0s	+3-2

Cdn Dollar Oct 20
0.75190	0.75220	0.75080	0.75095	+0.00005

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