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K-State swine nutritionist Jason Woodworth says more than 10,000 pigs from commercial swine units in Minnesota and Ohio were used in recent research trials, noting that industry partners are integral to research happening at the university. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
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U.S. hog inventory edges lower in June

U.S. hog inventories declined slightly as smaller breeding numbers tempered supply growth despite strong pork export demand. Read More

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Latest hogs and pig report shows slight increase in numbers

K-State swine nutritionist Jason Woodworth says more than 10,000 pigs from commercial swine units in Minnesota and Ohio were used in recent research trials, noting that industry partners are integral to research happening at the university. (Photo: K-State Research and Extension)
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Pork industry has positive eye toward 2026

A small piglet in the farm. Swine in a stall. Shallow depth of field portrait of young pig in the farm.

U.S. hog inventory down 1%

  • October 10, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

New February feedlot webinar series from Iowa State

  • January 25, 2024
  • By Sherry Hoyer
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COVID-19 drives changes for Iowa Pork Congress

  • January 23, 2021
  • By hpj-editorial

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  • June 27, 2020
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Record hog and pig inventory forcing prices lower

  • July 8, 2018
  • By Jennifer Carrico

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