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DeDecker Wins NC Pork's Award for Excellence in Innovation
DeDecker Wins NC Pork's Award for Excellence in Innovation

Ashley DeDecker was honored for her body of research that has spanned feed manufacturing, nutrition, welfare, reproduction, management, performance and productivity, animal health and meat quality.

The Good, Bad and Ugly When it Comes to the Pork Industry Right Now
The Good, Bad and Ugly When it Comes to the Pork Industry Right Now

U.S. pork exports to Mexico hit the second-highest on record in January, while another major meat processor says it's shutting the doors on another pork processing plant as consolidation concerns continue to grow.

Porcine Circovirus Webinar Provides Timely Updates, SHIC Says
Porcine Circovirus Webinar Provides Timely Updates, SHIC Says

Porcine circovirus (PCV) presents a significant swine disease challenge, says the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). That's why it is included in SHIC’s 2024 Plan of Work as a priority pathogen.

Kennedy Named NC Pork's Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year
Kennedy Named NC Pork's Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year

Brian Kennedy of Beaulaville, N.C., received the Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year at the annual NC Pork Conference. 

There's a New Way to Cash in on Your CI Score on the Farm, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
There's a New Way to Cash in on Your CI Score on the Farm, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act

The new 45Z tax credit passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, means a farmer's carbon intensity score will soon be worth more, especially if your corn goes to an ethanol plant.

Ohio Pork Council Teams Up for March Madness Consumer Messaging
Ohio Pork Council Teams Up for March Madness Consumer Messaging

Whether everyone’s favorite college basketball team is looking good as we head deeper into the NCAA Tournament’s March Madness or not, one thing’s for sure—the Ohio Pork Council is putting pork as the No.1 seed to win.

Opinions

Jennifer Shike
Let’s Be Honest About Pork Industry Challenges and Opportunities

While listening to some of the brightest minds discuss hard topics like sow mortality and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, I am reminded change won’t happen unless we get honest with ourselves.

John Nalivka
Nalivka: Other Important Factors at Play in Cattle, Hog Markets

The economic environment of both the beef and pork industries has changed. Capacity utilization for both beef and pork has a significant impact on margins and the market impact goes beyond supply and demand.

Lori Stevermer - NPPC
Embracing Our Differences for Strength

In honor of International Women’s Day and the contributions women and others with different backgrounds and mindsets have brought to this world, Lori Stevermer says it's a fitting way to kick off her NPPC presidency.

Jennifer Shike
A Grateful Mom on National Pig Day

It’s cold, windy and rather dreary in central Illinois today. But when I looked at the calendar, I had to smile despite my not-so-inspiring surroundings. Here’s why.