U.S. Swine Newsletter

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Pork producers deeply disappointed in Senate Democrats’ failure to address California Prop. 12 in 2024 Farm Bill

NPPC wants both chambers of Congress to pass a Farm Bill that includes a fix to California Proposition 12.

SHIC, FFAR, and Pork Checkoff announce H5N1 risk to Swine Research Program RFP

Partnership to fund a $4 million research program that will work to enhance prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities against the H5N1 influenza.

US pork producers brace for renewed trade tensions with China under President-Elect Trump

Despite China being a main export market for pork, US fears it will be hampered in a tit-for-tat tariff battle if Trump imposes the proposed 60% tariff on Chinese goods.

USMEF elects new officer team, details market diversification efforts

Steve Hanson, a Nebraska rancher and cattle feeder, has been selected as the new USMEF Chair.

A light in the industry: Hannah Miller wins one of FFA’s top swine honors

She has been named the National FFA Champion in Swine Entrepreneurship Proficiency at the 2024 National FFA Convention.

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US Farmer Hats off to the Christmas Season 2024

Organ transplantation future

Dr. Ali Honaramooz discusses the suitability of pigs for organ transplantation, addressing the challenges and breakthroughs in genetic modifications to make pig organs viable for human transplants.

National FFA winner shines a light on the swine industry

Illinois pork producer Hannah Miller shares about winning the National FFA Swine Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award (see article above) and what she's learned from starting up her show pig herd while balancing life as a high school student.

Ventilation and Filtration Internship

Iowa Select Farms | Iowa Falls, IA

Summer Production Internship

Schwartz Farms Inc. | Sleepy Eye, MN

2nd Shift Truck Service Technician I

The Wenger Group | PA

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Corn Mar 25
439-0	441-6	437-0	437-6s	-2-0

Feeder Cattle Jan 25
249.725	252.450	249.125	252.000s	+2.500

Lean Hogs Feb 25
83.225	83.725	82.100	82.875s	-0.400

Live Cattle Feb 25
186.025	188.075	185.500	188.000s	+2.025

Soybean Jan 25
1009-6	1012-6	995-2	998-4s	-11-2

Wheat Mar 25
566-4	575-6	563-4	567-6s	+2-0

Cdn Dollar Dec 24
0.71410	0.71715	0.71305	0.71670s	+0.00270

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