ICYMI, we had a busy month highlighting important stories about the pork industry and having a little fun, too! With harvest in full swing, we know you are busy and put together this round-up of seven stories #PORKtober you don’t want to miss.
1. We Need to Foster Alignment Within All Segments of the U.S. Pork Industry
Missouri pork producer Jesse Heimer joins The Pork Podcast to discuss people, pigs and purpose, and how the showpig and commercial segments can work together to make the pork industry viable for generations to come.
2. Purposeful Purchases: How to Decide Which Technology to Invest in Next
Purchasing technology is a major investment for any pork operation. From robotic power washers to cameras, there’s a lot to consider when it comes time to making purchases for your barn.
3. I’ll Never Regret Giving Them the Stock Show Life
It’s often in the moments you least expect, that someone is watching and learning from what you’re doing. As a mom of three, I think about that a lot.
4. Don’t Back Down From the Hard Stuff in the Pork Industry
With a healthy dose of optimism and realism, Bryan Humphreys, National Pork Producers Council CEO, shares how the organization is tackling the farm bill, Prop 12, dietary guidelines, the Clean Water Act and more.
5. How to Use Real-Time Data Better in Growing Pig Operations
While technologies such as electronic reporting systems, sensors, cameras and microphones offer exciting potential, they carry significant risk to production systems.
6. Out-of-the-Box Promotion Garners National Attention for Pork and Iowa State Football
Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon. You may have heard the phrase and seen the videos. On the third episode of The PORK Podcast, hosted by Farm Journal’s PORK editor, Jennifer Shike, you’ll hear a little more about how a play on words and a viral photo turned into a successful campaign promoting the Iowa pork industry.
7. Pork and Soy Team Up for a Sustainable Future
The stakes are higher than ever, and the transparency required to maintain consumer trust means the industry and producers alike must be aligned on environmental goals.
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