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The avian flu continues to be cited for an increase in egg prices. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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USDA lowers 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast

USDA lowers 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast as beef and pork projections decline, WASDE reports. Read More

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

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Nieuwendorp family feted at pork expo

Naturally colored eggs are the result of hybrid crosses of birds. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

WASDE: Broiler production helps boost meat outlook

  • June 12, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

Alltech launches Olerix to improve swine performance

  • June 6, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier

USDA lowers beef production outlook for 2027

  • May 19, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
South Dakota State University officials and state lawmakers look on as South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signs a bill Tuesday authorizing the expansion of the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility. From left are Distinguished Professor and SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Bob Thaler, District 7 Rep. Tim Reed, SDSU President Barry Dunn, Rhoden, District 20 Rep. Paul Miskimins, District 13 Rep. Jack Kolbeck and District 7 Rep. Mellissa Heermann. (South Dakota State University)

SDSU swine program gets boost

  • March 25, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Water test kit. (Adobe Stock │ #444475564 - carballo)

Water line management guide for swine production published

  • February 27, 2026
  • By Marta Grant │ Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
(Courtesy photo.)

WASDE report hikes pork, broiler production in fourth quarter

  • December 29, 2023
  • By dave-bergmeier
(Journal photo by Natalie Sleichter.)

October is good time for ventilation inspection and maintenance

  • October 9, 2023
  • By Sherry Hoyer │ Iowa State University
(Courtesy photo.)

Former US Ambassador to deliver Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture Oct. 9  

  • October 4, 2023
  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
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