Jim Eadie

3 days ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has received a record-setting 57 research proposals in response to its 2025 Plan of Work, underscoring growing industry engagement in proactive swine health solutions. According to Dr. Lisa Becton, Associate Director at SHIC, proposals came from 19 different organizations, including 14 universities, one government agency, and four private companies.

3 days ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

Tyson Foods is expanding its premium pork portfolio with the launch of three new smoked sausage varieties under the iconic Wright® Brand, reinforcing its commitment to quality and innovation in protein-rich products. The new lineup includes:Applewood Premium Sausage LinksWhite Cheddar & Bacon Premium Sausage LinksBacon, Cheddar & Jalapeño Premium Sausage LinksEach variety delivers bold, wood-smoked flavor and is packed with 12–13 grams of protein per serving.

3 days ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

To “Read” Walt’s charts, keep the following in mind:Support – this term refers to a trend line or price area under the market which is expected to hold the market from potential decline. Resistance– a price area or trend line above the market that is expected to prevent or stall price increases. Trend lines and channels – these long lines outline an established trend or band of price activity which is expected to continue. Breaking beyond the trend lines will often indicate a change of trend.

3 days ago | dairyproducer.com | Jim Eadie

As part of the launch of Maizex’s new Ration 365 platform, we spoke with Stephen Denys, Director of Market & Product Development at Maizex, about how the company is uniting its silage corn and forage solutions under one program. In the Q&A below, Denys explains the thinking behind Ration 365, its benefits for dairy producers, and the long-term vision for supporting herd nutrition through high-quality seed genetics. What is Ration 365, and why was now the right time to launch this initiative?

3 days ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

At first glance, one might think the documentary World Without Cows is primarily focused on those within the dairy and beef industry. However, the film’s message is much broader than that. This documentary is more than a comment on ruminant animals. It’s a global perspective on the value of animals not just as nutrition sources or economic drivers, but as a means of sustainability, both economic and environmental. As pork producers, we’re frequently told the importance of telling our story.