pigs

Last year it cost more to raise a hog than it brought in at sale. This year is looking slightly better so far for pork production, but input costs—such as energy and labor—remain high.

A highly contagious pig disease has been found in the Caribbean. If African Swine Fever spreads to the Midwest, it could have a devastating impact on pork producers.

Meat processors and agriculture officials are making sure they’re prepared against a highly contagious swine disease.

Just as people need to find ways to cool off in the summer, so do livestock. And the past few years for farmers have been a struggle.