Industry
Three research proposals were selected to receive the Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease and $35,000. The program funds research relating to infectious porcine respiratory diseases.
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat said on Thursday it has signed multi-year supply deals with McDonald’s Corp and Taco Bell owner Yum! Brands Inc.
National Pork Producers Council delegates passed two resolutions at its virtual annual meeting during the Pork Industry Forum and elected officers. Here’s a recap.
Roy Poage’s impact on the pork industry extends far beyond production. If it wasn’t for his out-of-the-box thinking, Jimmy Dean’s iconic sausage may never have graced the tables of homes across the U.S. Here’s why.
Roy Poage, 2021 Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner, shares his journey to discovering new ways of raising pigs, perhaps unorthodox at the time, and developing some of the greatest minds in the industry.
Roy Poage, 2021 Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner, shares his journey to discovering new ways of raising pigs, perhaps unorthodox at the time, and developing some of the greatest minds in the industry.
Al Deutsch, a longtime pork-industry stalwart who was instrumental in building the National Pork Producers Council’s Pork Alliance membership, was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame.
The Pirbright Institute has generated the first pig antibodies against swine influenza (flu) that protect against infection and recognize the same parts of the flu virus as human antibodies.
The co-founder of Des Moines’ Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, better known as BaconFest, broke ground on March 1 for JR’s South Pork Ranch at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Here’s the latest from around the industry.
Raising pigs is very complicated, but also very rewarding, says Roy Poage, Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner. He explains how the pork industry allowed him to live the American dream in this short video.
After two years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global African swine fever (ASF) concerns, the 2021 World Pork Expo is set to take place on June 9-11 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Food distributor Sysco filed an antitrust complaint on Tuesday against leading pork processors, alleging it was compelled to pay artificially inflated prices for pork which resulted in business losses.
Iowa State University names Smithfield Foods Chair in Meat Science. Aimpoint Research and Acuity Genetics announce new team members.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians honored the outstanding achievements of swine veterinarians throughout the country during the association’s 52nd virtual annual meeting.
Veterinary technicians, podiatrists, dentists and paramedics are also being authorized to administer the vaccine.
This past year has been a little like drinking out of a firehose...make that three firehoses at once, says David Newman, National Pork Board president. When people ask him to reflect, he jokingly asks, “Do I have to?”
Here’s the latest association news from around the country.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians announced their 2021 officers at its recent virtual annual meeting.
Staffing, competition, culture and flexibility were important considerations for ag organizations in 2020. The pandemic impacted almost all aspects of daily work life. Here’s a look at AgCareers.com’s latest report.
It’s never just a barn. Maybe that’s why we empathize when we hear stories of farmers losing barns and livestock to fire. On March 26, the Limbach family lost their show barn and pigs to a devastating fire.
Kayla Mills is studying ways to identify infertile boars and gilts before they enter the breeding herd in her Ph.D. research at Purdue University. She’s the newest addition in our Up & Coming Leaders series. Read more.
For over three decades, Mark Hayden, director of sales for AP, the swine equipment division of AGCO Grain and Protein, has taken lessons learned from his father to heart.
Companies announce launching of new brands, expansions and more in this week’s news briefs.
Here’s a look at the latest headliners in the swine industry.
Kansas State Unviersity’s Zhong-Xing Rao is studying the effects of fumonisin-contaminated corn and mycotoxin products on growth performance of nursery pigs in addition to other projects aimed at improving performance.
Tyson Foods, Inc. is partnering with Marathon Health to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities as part of its efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce.
Clint Schwab, president of Acuity Genetics, will be the first to point out the pedigree of swine industry leaders who have mentored him in his career. It’s something he doesn’t take for granted in his role today.
Clint Schwab, president of Acuity Genetics, will be the first to point out the pedigree of swine industry leaders who have mentored him in his career. It’s something he doesn’t take for granted in his role today.
“We know rural areas are different from urban areas, people are more spread out, it’s not always as easy to travel to one location that’s close to everyone to get a vaccine,” Dr. Murthy says.