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6 days ago | thepigsite.com | Jim Wyckoff

Marketing pork Markets and economics Market Trends Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global pig news June lean hog futures prices late this week hit a three-week low and a price uptrend on the daily bar chart has been negated. Still, bulls can argue the daily bar chart for June hogs now shows a bullish pennant pattern has developed. Hog bulls also remind that the hog futures market has continually shown keen resilience on price setbacks over the past few months.

1 week ago | thepigsite.com | Sarah Mikesell

Genetics Genetics and traits Research and innovation PIC is among the first to receive approval for the use of gene editing in commercial livestock in the US The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has granted approval to PIC for the gene edit used in its PRRS-resistant pig, determining that the technology is safe and effective. This is a landmark approval, as PIC becomes among the first companies to gain approval for gene editing in commercial livestock in the US.

1 week ago | thepigsite.com | Sarah Mikesell

Compeer Financial provides grants to 61 county fairs in US Funding will support improvements at fairgrounds across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin 1 May 2025 6 minute read For the eighth year, Compeer Financial is helping county fairs across the Upper Midwest improve facilities and attendee experiences through its Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program.

2 weeks ago | thepigsite.com | Sarah Mikesell

Water quality (processing) Facilities and people Drinkers and water quality Ohio agriculture agencies, working together to improve water quality, joined the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in Columbus, Ohio, USA to educate Ohio youth about clean water and the role it plays in agriculture and their everyday lives Editor's note: The video is a compilation of speakers and activities from the full event.

2 weeks ago | thepigsite.com | Jim Wyckoff

Marketing pork Markets and economics Market Trends Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global pig news June lean hog futures prices hit a six-week high Wednesday and prices are in a steep uptrend on the daily bar chart. Bulls are in firm near-term technical control. Fresh pork cutout values continue to struggle, however, falling $1.70 to $94.08 Wednesday as all cuts except butts posted losses on the day.