﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:30:22 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>PigCHAMP.com - 2026</title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com:443/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ctl/RSS/mid/2128/ev/1/CategoryID/38/CategoryName/2026</link><atom:link href="https://www.pigchamp.com:443/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ctl/RSS/mid/2128/ev/1/CategoryID/38/CategoryName/2026" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A Benchmark Welcome]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/367/A-Benchmark-Welcome-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ Spring 2026 
 Graham Dyer, President & CEO 
 We are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of   Benchmark   magazine. As always, this issue is centered on what matters most— data. Data that ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/367/A-Benchmark-Welcome-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[AI in Animal Protein Production]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/366/AI-in-Animal-Protein-Production-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  Moving from Competitive Edge to Operational Necessity  
 By Binsentry 
 Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from being a buzzword, a vision of tomorrow, to a priority topic in many businesses ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/366/AI-in-Animal-Protein-Production-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[20 Years of Benchmarking]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/365/20-Years-of-Benchmarking-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  What Two Decades of PigCHAMP Data Tells Us About Progress, Tradeoffs, and Opportunities.  
  By Jayne Jackson  
 For more than 20 years,  PigCHAMP  benchmarking has provided producers, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/365/20-Years-of-Benchmarking-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protein Efficiency: The Next Frontier in Feed Efficiency]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/364/Protein-Efficiency-The-Next-Frontier-in-Feed-Efficiency-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  Because Protein Digestibility is Heritable, it Represents a Promising New Trait for Future Inclusion in Breeding Programs to Improve Resource Utilization, Strengthen Production Economics, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/364/Protein-Efficiency-The-Next-Frontier-in-Feed-Efficiency-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Novel Essential Oil Blend for Nursery and Grow-Finish Pigs]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/363/Novel-Essential-Oil-Blend-for-Nursery-and-Grow-Finish-Pigs-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  A Look at the Recent Findings From Alltech Researchers  
 By Morgan Hart and Dr. Jamil Faccin 
 Essential oils (EO) are phytogenic feed additives used in pig diets primarily to support health. 
 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/363/Novel-Essential-Oil-Blend-for-Nursery-and-Grow-Finish-Pigs-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Revisiting Farrowing Management]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/362/Revisiting-Farrowing-Management-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  The Effect of Split-Suckling Strategies on Piglet Pre- and Post-Weaning Performance and Livability  
 Researchers: Mikayla Spinler, Jason Woodworth, Mike Tokach, Robert Goodband, Joel DeRouchey, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/362/Revisiting-Farrowing-Management-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When Feed Fails]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/361/When-Feed-Fails-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  The Hidden Costs of Feed Delivery Failures in Sow Operations  
 By Chris Elvidge 
 Feed delivery is one of the most critical—and often underestimated—systems in a sow farm. 
 While most ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/361/When-Feed-Fails-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fiber and Stimbiotics Boost Farrowing Performance in Modern Sows]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/360/Fiber-and-Stimbiotics-Boost-Farrowing-Performance-in-Modern-Sows-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  A Commercial-Farm Study Shows that Targeted Fiber and Stimbiotic Supplementation During the Transition Period Reduces Constipation and Improves Pig Viability  
 By Jessica P. Acosta, Rachel Self, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/360/Fiber-and-Stimbiotics-Boost-Farrowing-Performance-in-Modern-Sows-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A Novel Way to Measure Modern Sow Efficiency]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/359/A-Novel-Way-to-Measure-Modern-Sow-Efficiency-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  Incorporating Body Composition into the Lactation Feed Efficiency Equation can Provide a More Complete, Accurate Picture of Sow Efficiency  
 By Carine Vier, PhD and Justin Holl, PhD 
 The modern ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/359/A-Novel-Way-to-Measure-Modern-Sow-Efficiency-2026</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Next Step in Precision Sow Management]]></title><link>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/358/Next-Step-in-Precision-Sow-Management-2026</link><description><![CDATA[  Automated 3D Imaging and AI-Driven Monitoring are Redefining Reproductive Management, Health Assessment, and Labor Efficiency in Modern Sow Barns  
 By Dr. Ziteng Xu 
 Precision livestock farming ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pigchamp.com/news/benchmark-magazine/articles/ArtMID/2128/ArticleID/358/Next-Step-in-Precision-Sow-Management-2026</guid></item></channel></rss>