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Hog Margin Watch: April

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

Margins continued to weaken over the first half of April as corn prices advanced while soybean meal traded sideways and hogs are back to where they started the month following a sharp selloff. Traders continue to monitor the evolving trade war, with the Trump Administration initially revealing a reciprocal tariff schedule that was much more severe than most analysts were expecting but relaxing it after a significant drop in the bond market which caused yields to spike.
Thousands of USDA Employees Accept Buyout Offers Amid Agency Restructuring

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is undergoing a significant workforce transition as thousands of employees opt into voluntary early retirement and buyout offers. The move comes as part of a broader effort by the USDA to streamline operations and address long-term budget constraints. According to reporting from Politico Pro, more than 4,000 USDA staff members have accepted the agency’s recent buyout package, with several hundred more still considering the option.
Half of Saskatchewan’s Swine Farms Now Have On-Farm Emergency Response Plans in Place

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) reports that approximately 50% of swine production sites in the province have now developed site-specific on-farm emergency response plans. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the province’s preparedness for foreign animal disease outbreaks, such as African Swine Fever (ASF), or any other emergencies requiring mass euthanasia and carcass disposal.
Hog Market Talk Podcast with Mike Minor: Fundamental Shift

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

This week Luke and Mike discuss a fundamental shift for the hog market. A cash bounce leads the way. Lets get Lukes update on Fundamentals without the tariff noise this week.
Foot Baths in Biosecurity – Liquid vs. Powder Products with Dr. Gisele Ravagnani - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

Home Biosecurity Foot Baths in Biosecurity – Liquid vs. Powder Products with Dr. Gisele... In this episode of Lanxess Tech Talks, Dr. Gisele Ravagnani explores the essential role of foot baths as a frontline biosecurity measure in livestock production. She explains why foot baths matter, how to choose the right disinfectant—comparing liquid and powder chemistries—and how to use this tool effectively to maximize protection.
China’s Q1 Pork Output Inches Up 1.2% Amid Ongoing Oversupply Pressure

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

China, the world’s largest pork producer and consumer, reported a modest year-over-year pork production increase of 1.2% for the first quarter of 2025, reaching 15.13 million metric tons. This slight uptick comes amid persistent concerns about oversupply and sluggish demand that continue to weigh on producer profitability. According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the country slaughtered 195.57 million hogs from January to March—a 1.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Hogs looking hot

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

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Ontario Pork Welcomes New Leadership and Board Members for 2025

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

Ontario Pork has announced its Board of Directors for 2025, with Tara Terpstra of Huron County returning as Chair for a second consecutive term. Joining her in a key leadership role is newly elected Vice Chair TJ Murray, a producer from Oxford County. Terpstra emphasized the importance of continuity and collaboration. “We want to continue strengthening collaborations developed last year—this is crucial for making our voice heard,” she noted.
Rethinking Pig Nutrition: The Rise of Alternative Feeds and Circular Agriculture

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

In an industry facing volatile feeding prices, environmental pressures, and changing consumer demands, pig producers are turning to alternative foods and circular agriculture, which offer powerful solutions. This movement is more than a trend—it’s a shift toward a resilient, sustainable, and economically viable swine sector.
Sow mortality: The hidden consequences: by Dr. Jamil Faccin

1 week ago | swineweb.com | Jim Eadie

My first experience in pig farming was in Brazil. That is my bias. I needed to come to the U.S. to experience the impact of PRRS on a swine farm. I was horrified with how much damage a nasty strain can cause. I have also observed many big-picture similarities between the U.S. and Brazilian pig industries, though. These include genetics, vaccines, antibiotics, disinfectants, corn-SBM diets, prolapses, how we value the breeding target, and many other performance metrics.