Pork Commentary: Govt-Controlled Big Sky Farms and Creditor Protection
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pig Price Sampled Enlarged
UK - The Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) sample is now taking in more of the industry following the decision of FA Gill to join.

Romanian Deal Tops Landmark Year for JSR
ROMANIA - JSR Genetics has made another major advance into the key Eastern European market. Agro Expert of Cluj Napoca, Romania has been signed to distribute JSR’s superior genetics to pig producers throughout...

Boom in UK Processed Pork Exports
UK - British bacon, sausage and ham exports are hitting new heights with the Republic of Ireland remaining the largest market.

Pork Commentary: There's a Glimmer of Hope
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: US and Canada Inventory
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Back to Reality - And It Isn't Pretty
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Russian Road Trip - Week 2
RUSSIA - This week's pork commentary by Jim Long again focuses on the Russian hog market.

ACMC Nucleus Expansion in the Philippines
PHILIPPINES - To meet unprecedented demand for the prolific AC1 hybrid gilt in the Philippines, Wellisa Farms has invested 15 million Philippine pesos (over £200,000) to expand its nucleus herd from 300...

Pork Commentary: Russian Road Trip
RUSSIA - Jim Long, President and CEO of Genesus Inc., writes, "This past week we have been in Russia attending the large agriculture exhibition Golden Autumn in Moscow."

Hypor Grows Production in the US
US - Hypor, the pig breeding division of Hendrix Genetics announced today that it has signed a genetic distribution agreement with Bricelyn, Minnesota-based American pig breeder, LSG Health Systems.

Pork Commentary: Markets Continue to Languish
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pig Health: Your Chance to Benefit
UK - Practical steps to improve pig health will be made as the Yorkshire and Humberside Health (YHH) project moves into its next stage. A a series of local producer meetings has been organised, running...

Pork Commentary: Light at the End of the Tunnel
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: The Swine Market is Bad
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Positive Outlook for English Pig Industry
UK - The latest survey by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) shows some positive signs for the English pig sector.

Pork Commentary: Huge US Corn and Soybean Crop
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Having 'Jim Long Optimism'
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Darwin - Some Must Die that Others Can Live
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Portuguese Producers Choose UK Breeding Stock
PORTUGAL - UK pig genetics and breeding stock will soon be distributed throughout Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Guiné Bissau and Cabo Verde. This follows the signing of a new contract between UK based...

Pork Commentary: Q2 Canada-USA Swine Inventory Report
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Too Little Too Late
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: Is There Any Floor to this Market?
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pork Commentary: If Misery Loves Company, We Have Lots of Friends
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Sanofi-Aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial
GLOBAL - Sanofi-Aventis and Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Merck will sell its 50 per cent interest in the companies' current animal...