PORK's Top 10 Articles of 2020
We've rounded up the top 10 stories of the year as decided by you, our readers. Take a look back at these memorable stories on PorkBusiness.com in 2020.
10. Moving Pigs Outdoors: 8 Things to Keep in Mind
Moving market-ready pigs to outdoor-based pens and pastures may relieve some pressure on producers running out of space in their barns. Chris Hostetler offers up eight tips for producers considering this move. Read more.
9. 60 Minutes Missed Critical Details in Pig Farming Report, NPPC Says
On Sunday, 60 Minutes aired an episode questioning antibiotic use in the livestock industry and singled out the pork industry. The report failed to include critical information about modern pig farming, NPPC says. Read more.
8. 4 Things to Consider Before You Enter a Virtual Stock Show
As the first virtual shows dance their way across social media feeds in the livestock world, more and more people are thinking about trying out one of these new experiences. Read more.
7. Pig Farmers Exhaust All Options to Avoid Unprecedented Decisions
No rock is being left unturned to move pigs right now, says Illinois pig farmer Thomas Titus. With packing plants closing and slowing down temporarily, pig farmers are faced with unprecedented decisions. Read more.
6. COVID-19: 5 Things Your Farm Should Do Now
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes its way into the U.S., are you prepared for some of the more likely scenarios that could impact your operation? Read more.
5. New Pork Ads Turn Heads in Des Moines International Airport
NPPC is raising awareness for its position on alternative protein labeling. Jim Monroe, NPPC assistant vice president of communications, says the industry welcomes competition as long as it’s on a level playing field. Read more.
4. The Day Derecho Hit Our Farm
At 11:44 a.m. on August 10, Kelly Sheets, an Iowa pig farmer, posted a simple plea on Facebook as 100-mph winds devastated his farm in central Iowa. “Please pray. This is ugly.” Read more.
3. Here's What Makes Coronavirus and African Swine Fever Different
Two completely different viral outbreaks are making international headlines and originating in China – one affects people and one affects pigs. They share the similarity of being viruses, but that’s where it ends. Read more.
2. 12 Reasons Why We Need FFA More Than Ever
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. Read more.
1. San Antonio Barrow Show Winner Captures Hearts and Breaks Records
There wasn’t a dry eye in the barn when Samantha Nicole Iselt of Lexington, Texas, was named the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Barrow at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Read more.
