Education
Meet the nine graduate students selected for the inaugural 2023 Real Pork Scholars cohort designed to offer professional mentorship and build a strong peer-to-peer network and professional training foundation.
The Butler Community College Livestock Judging team was named high team overall in a tight to the top of the junior collegiate contest at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition.
A large crowd gathered for the 4-H Livestock Contests results at the North American International Livestock Exposition on Nov. 15 in Louisville, Ky. Here are the winners in livestock judging, skillathon and quiz bowl.
Livestock judging changed the direction of Dale Hummel and Ryan Rash’s lives, opening up opportunities they never saw coming. They share 5 tips on how to score better in the reasons room.
A recent American Veterinary Medical Association study found less than 4% of veterinarians nationwide predominantly practice production animal medicine. Here’s what Iowa State University is doing to help change that.
It’s not easy to be an award-winning FFA advisor, but Riley Hintzsche of Streator Township High School in Illinois, makes it look that way. Here’s one of his secrets and how that’s making an impact on the pork industry.
Zack Peppmeier is using image processing algorithms to help evaluate and select market and breeding swine. This could aid in genetic selection, saving the producer on labor and increasing a herd’s genetic potential.
Animals receive shots for various reasons throughout their life, just like people. Regardless of why the animal received a shot, it is important to dispose of the needle in a safe way.
Updates help prevent feed spills and motor short cycling.
From “bringing home the bacon” to “eating high on the hog,” pigs are part of history and continue to play a large role in our world today. Here’s a look at some interesting facts about pigs and the value they provide.
What does veterinary care look like in the 21st Century? That question drove hours of conversation during the 21st Century Animal Health Symposium at the University of Illinois.
Filling essential roles in the agriculture and food workforce is a top focus for employers. AgCareers.com is continuing Feed Your Future virtual career fairs to connect agriculture and food employers and job seekers.
Elementary school students across Iowa are in for an exciting educational adventure that offers a real-time experience to engage with a pig farmer, ask questions and better understand where their food comes from.
According to results of a recent survey funded by the United Soybean Board, the old saying, “You are what you eat,” is not only about consumers. It’s about what animals eat, too.
Applications are open for the $5,000 Neil Dierks Scholarship to honor National Pork Producers Council’s previous CEO, Neil Dierks.
You might encounter labels on pork products like ham, bacon and hot dogs that indicate they are ‘uncured.’ You would be forgiven if you were puzzled why these products appear the same color as traditional cured meats.
Yanhong Liu has been named the new director of swine research at the UC Davis CLEAR Center in Davis, Calif. Here’s a look at what her work strives to do.
Registration is now open for K-State Swine Day on Nov. 16 in Manhattan, Kan. Here’s a look at the line-up for this popular swine industry event.
Years ago, our 4-H club started a tradition of honoring its senior members during 4-H Week with a display sign in their hometown. I knew my daughter Olivia’s sign was coming.
Ask the right questions to decide your optimal route of administration.
One more task for winterizing buildings...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, between 2000 and 2020 suicide rates climbed 46% in rural areas. By comparison, the rate in metro areas climbed 27.3%.
World-renowned experts in the swine industry challenged and led more than 800 people who attended the 2023 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul, Minn. Here’s a recap of the event.
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
The first few weeks of a pig’s life are important for their health and growth potential and can also be a challenge with changes in environment and diet. Here’s some tips on how to help them thrive from the beginning.
A tailgate party should be full of fun, not foodborne illness.
Consumer trends change, and your livestock operation can benefit from understanding how the meat case choices connect back to your operation.
Several industry experts and ag influencers fill the roster of mentors for The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) program, with over $20,000 in scholarships available to participants.
Positive feedback is 1200x more effective than ignoring problems.
Cold weather is just around the corner; refer to this list for maintenance reminders to prepare your buildings for winter.