Mental health support services are hard to find in rural areas. Did you know 90 million people live in designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas? To further complicate matters, stress among farmers is growing.

The pork community is in the crosshairs right now for the animal rights extremist community. Here's what you need to know.

Christensen Farms, one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the U.S., released its 2023 Sustainability Report on April 22.

Paul Ayers, animal care manager at The Maschhoffs, has been named the 2024 Core Values Award winner for his outstanding commitment to the company.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 51,210 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $41.92, down $3.46 per head from last week.

There's no doubt pork production is a noble calling, says Iowa State University extension swine specialist Colin Johnson. But the reality remains that farmers still have to cover production costs and earn a living.