There’s no question it’s an interesting time to be preparing for the workforce. We asked five youth questions ranging from the biggest misconception of their generation to how the industry can attract future leaders.

Steve Hoefer of Lincoln, Nebraska has joined the staff of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) as the Allied and Producers Services Director.

Zoey Dinkla spent her summers working for large integrators, gaining crucial experience. At the time, she did not fully appreciate her exposure to a variety of companies’ workflows, processes and ultimately, culture.

“Do what you love and call it work,” Wayne Cast said after being honored by United Animal Health with the 2022 John B. Swisher Leadership Award on June 9 at World Pork Expo.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces plans to decrease its sow herd in the western region and cease production at its Vernon, Calif. facility due to rising costs of doing business in the region.

Iowa State graduate student Jamie Studer is studying immune cell profiles and circulating biomarkers in sows at farrowing to determine if they are predictive of future agalactia, or the absence of milk production.