Farrowing is the most time-sensitive management event in commercial pig production. The difference between a stockperson who arrives at the farrowing house to find a sow halfway through an unattended…
The number that matters most in commercial pig production is not litter size at birth — it is the number of piglets that survive to weaning. A sow that farrows…
Feed is not one input among many in catfish production — it is the input, typically accounting for 60–70% of total production cost, which means the difference between a profitable…
The corn market is currently experiencing significant volatility, driven by a combination of surprising USDA data and ongoing concerns regarding summer weather. Market Overview Key Drivers Outlook for Producers Analysts…
HEYWORTH, Illinois — With production costs hovering near historic highs and commodity markets showing characteristic volatility, the 2026 Farm Journal Corn & Soybean College is shifting its focus to the…
PARIS — Europe’s agricultural sector is grappling with its most severe climate stress test in decades. Following a record-breaking June that saw the continent’s hottest temperatures ever, a third major…
The global palm oil sector has spent decades mastering the science of yield. From precision agriculture and satellite-monitored sustainability programs to advanced genetic breeding, the industry has become a model…
ROBE, South Australia — Australia’s battle against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) has reached a significant new phase. Authorities have confirmed the first case of the virus…
Midwestern U.S. Agriculture — The 2026 growing season has become a masterclass in resilience for farmers across the U.S. Corn Belt. Buffeted by heavy rains, standing water, and an uptick…
Every disease-specific guide in this series — African Swine Fever, PRRS, internal parasites, the general biosecurity framework — converges on the same recommendation: quarantine incoming animals, isolate sick animals, do…
