Education
Ready to rethink soybean meal? Nutritionists, veterinarians, producers and academia are encouraged to attend the Iowa Swine Day Pre-conference Symposium, “Soybean Meal 360,” with eight leading swine industry experts.
The 2024 Iowa Swine Day program has a program packed with highly regarded speakers focusing on important issues facing U.S. pork producers, the Iowa Pork Industry Center announced.
Problem solving. Mock motions. Collaborative discussions. Clever debates. There’s a new opportunity for young pork enthusiasts coming to the 2024 World Pork Expo on June 5-6 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry graduate student Katelyn Gaffield was recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Larry Corah Graduate Student Award, which includes a $1,500 scholarship.
A multi-state effort is underway to understand better knowledge and educational needs of small swine producers and small swine herd veterinarians.
Ryan Samuel shares five benefits of the Transport Quality Assurance certification program and why it’s so important during a pivotal time in the pork industry.
College educated Arianna Martinez traveled from her home in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico to the United States in search of new opportunities.
A solid genetic foundation is crucial to addressing the complex challenges that affect sow longevity.
Today, people are more curious than ever about where their food comes from. How can we better tell our story and take away the mystery?
A New Jersey woman fighting for her life received an incredible gift from a pig last month at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Kansas State University dominates the national Meat Animal Evaluation contest for the fourth year in a row.
Promoting mental health involves fostering supportive environments, reducing stigma, providing access to care and resources and encouraging self-care. Here’s how The Maschhoffs is helping their employees manage stress.
U.S. pork exports to Central America were outstanding in 2023, and the momentum is continuing in 2024. One of the reasons for this growth is an increased focus on showing targeted consumers how to properly prepare pork.
South Dakota Dairy Producers encourages all dairy producers to closely monitor their herd and contact their herd veterinarian immediately if cattle appear symptomatic.
Steve Troxle, state commissioner of agriculture, said he is waiting for more diagnostic information from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and will work collaboratively with North Carolina dairy farmers.
The U.S. ag and food industry not only provides daily necessities but millions of stable, enriching careers. Here’s a look at hiring trends to gain insights into career trends and candidate behavior within the sector.
Kay Russo, DVM, Novonesis technical services manager for dairy and poultry, emphasized the situation is rapidly evolving and more clarity will come with time as researchers learn more.
Sid Miller, commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, says the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza impacting beef cattle in the state’s panhandle – where dairy cows have been infected – is minimal.
Ohio has become the sixth state where dairy cattle have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.
Some say he’s single-handedly changed the Brazilian beef industry. Others say he’s changed their life. No matter how you look at it, Professor Zequinha is a game-changer.
To understand the threat HPAI poses to domestic livestock species, and to inform pork producers on how to reduce the risk of infection on-farm, SHIC and AASV will host a webinar on influenza A viruses on April 19.
Mark your calendars now for the Nebraska Pork Expo on July 17 in York, Neb.
Kyle Scheele shares six ways constraints can be a good thing to your operation.
Smithfield Foods has created an endowed scholarship program to benefit student leaders at the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina.
Understanding the causes of injuries in ag occupations can help improve safety and policy measures. However, obtaining a comprehensive overview of injuries is hindered by the absence of a central reporting system.
The National Pork Producers Council proudly announced 12 scholarship winners at the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum. Meet the winners.
The classic American meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables was fused with Japanese ingredients to win over judges at this year’s student Taste competition, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association on Monday.
“When the world tests you and times get tough, remember you will get better.” During a college football game, Chris Norton suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury. Doctors said he had a 3% chance to ever move again.
In today’s market, there is a growing need for a Duroc sire that can produce robust, full-value, and profitable offspring.
As pork producers, our goal is to grow our businesses by producing the highest-quality products as efficiently as possible