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Latest hogs and pig report shows slight increase in numbers

First quarter pigs report stayed in line with economist projections with tighter margins, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

National Pork Producers Council
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NPPC welcomes new producer leaders

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Why animal ag needs to stay engaged

Ken and Julie Maschhoff are presented with the Pork Industry Hall of Fame award in recognition of their contributions to the pork industry. (Courtesy photo.)

NPPC inducts pork industry titans to hall of fame

  • March 14, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passes out of committee 

  • March 5, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
(Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Greer announces signing of U.S.-Taiwan trade pact

  • February 14, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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)

Pork industry has positive eye toward 2026

  • January 17, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
(Graphic courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture.)

Whole foods and proteins advocated in dietary menu

  • January 16, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

NPPC welcomes back O’Connor as director of federal affairs

  • January 7, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Even with tariffs on the landscape, cattle prices are forecast to remain high through 2025, according to a recent World Agricultural Supplies and Demand Estimates report. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

U.S. beef and pork could benefit long term from trade deal

  • November 14, 2025
  • By dave-bergmeier
Southwest Pork Chops. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Family Features.)

Trump provides opportunity for pork and biofuel to Pacific Rim countries

  • October 27, 2025
  • By HPJ staff
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