Sarah Mikesell

Editor in Chief

Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on LinkedIn.

WPX26: PRRS virus risk has changed

29 June 2026

6 minute read

U.S. Soy quality gives feed mills a competitive edge

SPONSOR Herd management Feed and nutrition Market Trends

24 June 2026

5 minute read

USSEC’s Thomas D’Alfonso shares why nutritionists and procurement teams should rethink soybean meal sourcing strategies

Rethinking summer swine diets: Why soybean meal outperforms fat supplements

SPONSOR Pig Welfare Heat and cold stress Feed and nutrition

15 June 2026

7 minute read

Iowa State research shows higher soybean meal diets can add up to 12 pounds per pig during heat stress

WPX26: New World screwworm raises awareness, not alarm, for pork producers

Disease Notifiable diseases Managing disease

10 June 2026

3 minute read

Recent cases highlights the importance of daily animal monitoring, veterinary reporting and movement compliance across livestock sectors

Heat stress hits hard - soybean meal helps pigs stay on track

SPONSOR Herd management Feed and nutrition Policy and regulation

9 June 2026

7 minute read

U.S. Soy-based diets help pigs maintain growth, improve feed efficiency and deliver up to $14 per head in added revenue during heat stress

June 2026

WPX26: PRRS virus risk has changed

Disease Notifiable diseases PRRS

29 June 2026

6 minute read

Dr. Nic Lauterbach explains how increasing virulence and the loss of seasonality are reshaping disease management strategies

U.S. Soy quality gives feed mills a competitive edge

SPONSOR Herd management Feed and nutrition Market Trends

24 June 2026

5 minute read

USSEC’s Thomas D’Alfonso shares why nutritionists and procurement teams should rethink soybean meal sourcing strategies

Rethinking summer swine diets: Why soybean meal outperforms fat supplements

SPONSOR Pig Welfare Heat and cold stress Feed and nutrition

15 June 2026

7 minute read

Iowa State research shows higher soybean meal diets can add up to 12 pounds per pig during heat stress

WPX26: New World screwworm raises awareness, not alarm, for pork producers

Disease Notifiable diseases Managing disease

10 June 2026

3 minute read

Recent cases highlights the importance of daily animal monitoring, veterinary reporting and movement compliance across livestock sectors

Heat stress hits hard - soybean meal helps pigs stay on track

SPONSOR Herd management Feed and nutrition Policy and regulation

9 June 2026

7 minute read

U.S. Soy-based diets help pigs maintain growth, improve feed efficiency and deliver up to $14 per head in added revenue during heat stress

New swine research challenges net energy assumptions for soybean meal

SPONSOR Herd management Feed and nutrition Policy and regulation

9 June 2026

5 minute read

Dr. Hans Stein explains why increased nitrogen retention in modern pigs is reshaping how swine nutritionists evaluate protein energy

More than 60% of pigs fall short on vitamin D in global survey

SPONSOR Pig Welfare Herd management Feed and nutrition

1 June 2026

7 minute read

SciTell™ DBS Analytics tool gives producers a practical way to monitor herd status and optimize nutrition programs

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Sarah Mikesell

WPX26: PRRS virus risk has changed

U.S. Soy quality gives feed mills a competitive edge

Rethinking summer swine diets: Why soybean meal outperforms fat supplements

WPX26: New World screwworm raises awareness, not alarm, for pork producers

Heat stress hits hard - soybean meal helps pigs stay on track

Our Partners

June 2026

WPX26: PRRS virus risk has changed

U.S. Soy quality gives feed mills a competitive edge

Rethinking summer swine diets: Why soybean meal outperforms fat supplements

WPX26: New World screwworm raises awareness, not alarm, for pork producers

Heat stress hits hard - soybean meal helps pigs stay on track

New swine research challenges net energy assumptions for soybean meal

More than 60% of pigs fall short on vitamin D in global survey

Our Partners