JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Recent Stories by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
African Swine Fever’s Most Recent Victim in 2018: Ghana
Aug 15, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
The Global Agricultural Information Network reports that Ghana has seen its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in 2018. The disease seems to be spreading at a faster pace this year in Europe, Asia and Africa.
A Third Smithfield Lawsuit Verdict Creates Alarm Among Producers
Aug 04, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Pork producer leaders tell lawmakers to “stop this madness,” of nuisance lawsuits that they say could stymie the North Carolina pork industry and impact the industry in other states.
Company News: Purina, Diamond V and Cargill
Feb 05, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Purina announces reformulation of its nursery feeds; Diamond V has a new video series to celebrate its 75th anniversary; Cargill closes on Pro-Pet acquisition and announces $32 million upgrade to Texas feed facility.
5 Ways to Control Emotion in High Performing Teams
Feb 02, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Help employees turn emotion into a powerful choice for positive change with these five suggestions.
Leon Sheets Appointed America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
Feb 01, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Leon Sheets, a pig farmer from Ionia, Iowa, will fill national role as America’s Pig Farmer of the Year, for the remainder of the 2017-18 program year.
Los Angeles Unified School District Expands Vegan Lunch Program
Feb 01, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
The Los Angeles Unified School District announced last fall its decision to pilot a vegan meal program in seven high schools within the district. Now it has expanded that program.
New African Swine Fever Case in Romania
Feb 01, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Romania’s Veterinary Authority confirmed a second detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in a backyard herd of domestic pigs in mid-January.
5 Impressions from the Iowa Pork Congress
Jan 25, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Good crowd, good conversations and an optimistic attitude rule the day at the 2018 Iowa Pork Congress.
Remodeling Facilities: You Have Options
Jan 25, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
With the right team, remodeling your facility will create a healthy environment for sows. Choose the option that works best for your management style and your operation.
Company News: Aptimmune, GROWMARK and Thought for Food
Jan 24, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Aptimmune completes fund and moves headquarters and lab to St. Louis; GROWMARK announces scholarship program; and Thought for Food launches its 2018 challenge.
CoBank: Forces That Will Shape the Rural Economy
Jan 22, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
A report from CoBank says you can expect an expanding global economy, strong U.S. consumer confidence and persistent economic recovery in many areas, but belt-tightening is needed
Kubota and TechMix Bring New Products to Market
Jan 22, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
Kubota Tractor Company introduces a utility vehicle and TechMix offers a drying agent to support newborn and pre-weaned pigs.
People in the News
Jan 19, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
New people join Hypor Genetics, ADM and Nutriad; promotion of staff at Central Life Sciences
Swine Health Information Center Continues to Do Good Work
Jan 19, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
The National Pork Board accepts the Swine Health Information Center’s 2017 annual report, and validates its efforts to protect the U.S. swine herd.
Up and Coming Pork Export Markets
Jan 19, 2018 by JoAnn Alumbaugh, Editor, PORK Network
The growth of U.S. pork exports is a true success story, and it shows no sign of dissipating, barring unusual political events. Dermot Hayes shares what he sees as expanding markets.