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From learning how to win with humility to how to lose with grace, 4-H will take youth as far as their imagination will allow. Here are five things less talked about, but likely more important, about the value of 4-H.
There is an industry mantra that has existed since animal husbandry began: Healthy sows birth healthy piglets.
Profitability and productivity—the two go hand in hand. When your pigs are healthy and productive, you’re improving your bottom line.
Research updates for take-home implementation are the cornerstone of Kansas State University’s annual Swine Day planned for Nov. 17.
What happens when an electric motor burns out?
What started off as a normal day on the farm for 13-year-old Kaden Wall on Nov. 3, 2020, ended in tragedy when Kaden’s life was taken too soon as a result of a freak farm accident.
More than 275 individuals and 16 collegiate clubs enroll in the 2020 College Aggies Online competition, representing 87 colleges and 39 states. Here are the results.
Since we all react to crisis differently; it helps to understand employees’ and family members’ perspectives.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is inviting the state’s pig farmers to attend one of four Iowa Pork Regional Conferences being held in February.
The author of bestselling book ‘Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?’ Timothy Caulfield is set to provide keynote at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit.
Even though ag-related postsecondary enrollment was down, there were an increase in ag degrees awarded.
A quick look at some of the quotable moments from veterinarians and swine industry leaders at the 2021 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) annual meeting.
University of Illinois student Erin Kettelkamp received the $5,000 scholarship for top student presentation at the 2021 American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
The National Pork Producers Council awarded scholarships to 10 college students who intend to pursue careers in the pork industry. The winners were announced on March 3 during the virtual National Pork Industry Forum.
Registration is now open for the 2021 World Pork Expo. Find more details here.
Scientists have updated the MRI-based map, or atlas, of the pig brain – developed at the University of Illinois using pigs – to understand where and how nutrients and other interventions affect the developing brain.
There’s nothing like getting your hands “dirty” when it comes to trying new things, especially when you’re a kid. Check out these new opportunities for youth in the swine industry.
When a mental health crisis hits, Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University ag law specialist, outlines seven resources to keep handy in the event you are the first responder to help someone in need someday.
There’s no question the demand is high for the next generation of swine industry decisionmakers and farm employees, says Chelsey Van Genderen of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence.
How does Porcine parainfluenza virus type-1 contribute to the porcine respiratory disease complex? Up and coming leader Mike Welch, DVM, is seeking to the answer this question in his research studies at Iowa State.
The National FFA Organization announces plans to hold an in-person convention this fall and will include a virtual program. Find out the details here.
The Alltech ONE Ideas Conference will now take place virtually from June 22 to 24.
The pandemic has a long-lasting impact on managing talent, and the return to the “normal” workplace environment will pose new challenges, as well as opportunities, AgCareers.com says.
Meet Julia Holen, an up and coming voice of the pork industry who’s passionate about swine nutrition and assisting commercial producers with practical strategies to optimize sow performance and piglet survival.
Swine are a great vehicle to improve food security for families in rural areas in the U.S. and in the developing world since they are efficient, adaptable and prolific, says up and coming leader Josue Chinchilla-Vargas.
This article can help you have more confidence in evaluating data that’s shared graphically, so you can better separate accurate information from the inaccurate.
The Iowa State Fair is bringing the Bacon Buddies pig show back to the swine barn on August 14.
AgCareers.com is launching its 2021-2022 season of Feed Your Future virtual career fairs across the United States.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been awarded a $500,000 grant to expand farmer mental health support programs in Iowa. Here’s what this means for Iowa farmers.