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Jacob Handsaker of Radcliffe, Iowa, has been named the 2020 Emerging Iowa Leader by the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The tension between Republicans and Democrats in Washington, DC is getting old. And Americans are simply getting tired of it, said host Chip Flory on AgriTalk. 

Here's how to create an emergency response plan for your farm.

One of the biggest components of a successful, healthy operation is human capital, and how managers and veterinarians interact with the farm staff needs not be rocket science.

Bacon is always a way to my heart, whether it’s in the form of bacon bouquets, Bourbon bacon cookies or perhaps my favorite form, straight on my plate.

Foods made of animal tissues cultured from cells outside of the original animal, or made from plants or insects could not be labeled “meat."

Don’t miss the world’s largest trade show focused on the growing pork industry.

Couldn't make it to the 2020 Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield? Here's a quick recap and look back at some of the news from this year's event.

During the 2020 Illinois Pork Producers Association annual meeting on Tuesday, Dale Weitekamp of Raymond, Ill., was elected to serve as president for the coming year.

The Pork Checkoff has committed $500,000 for swine research fellowships to provide a pipeline of highly skilled employees for the pork industry.

To explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing the global food supply chain today, ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE) returns May 17–19, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. 

Craig Andersen, a pork producer from Centerville, S.D., has been elected to serve as the 2020 president of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council.

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new tool that identifies the presence of harmful bacteria in food samples.

The Minnesota Pork Board recognized individuals and families who have made significant contributions through pork promotion, consumer and producer education, youth mentoring and service to the pork industry.

USDA recently announced the appointment of 154 producers and five importers to the 2020 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.

Iowa Pork Producers Association Youth Swine Judging Contest encourages kids to get excited about the pork industry and awards top competitors with $4,500 in scholarships.

PORK Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest. Meet Dari Brown, senior director – livestock technical innovation for Purina Animal Nutrition.

Audrey Angus opens up about her battle with cancer.

South Dakota hog farm is conservation conscious

Use these tips from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service to keep foodborne illness at bay during the Big Game.

Commitment to We Care shown while fighting food insecurity through the Hams Across America campaign.

Consider these four tips to jump-start your succession planning process.

At the 2020 Iowa Pork Congress, the Iowa Pork Producers Association introduced the 2019 class of Master Pork Producers and Master Pork Partners. 

Beyond Meat Inc. and KFC are expanding their test of faux chicken nuggets, this time aiming to offer a product that looks and tastes like it’s made from meat sliced right off a bird.

Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian shares his journey from science nerd to president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.

Pork producers to discuss Pork Checkoff successes and future direction in Kansas City on March 4-6.

The scratch-and-sniff product is designed to release the scent of cooked bacon, helping vegetarians and vegans push through meat cravings and stay meat-free.

Research into consumer acceptance of alternative proteins reveals nearly a third of Americans believe fake meat products are simply incomparable to real meat.

More Brazilian fresh beef, pork and poultry is headed to China, thanks to a new partnership announced between JBS S.A. and  China's WH Group, a publicly traded Chinese meat and food processing company.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association crowned Abby Bean as the 2020 Iowa Pork Queen and Alexis Berte and Caleb Hogan as pork ambassadors from a field of 13 contestants last week at Iowa Pork Congress.

Chef Ben Hayes of the Peace of Cake Café at the Facebook facility in Altoona, Iowa, took home the 1st place honors at the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Taste of Elegance competition.

The USDA says it is moving forward with having a foot and mouth disease vaccine bank.

Four individuals were elected to serve on the Minnesota Pork Board Executive Board at the Minnesota Pork Board’s annual meeting in Minneapolis.

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.

The hype leading up to Sunday's big game becomes mind-boggling, which is the only logical explanation for Scott Ostler’s poke in Kansas City’s collective eye with a sharp stick.

A $1.5-million gift from Farm Credit Services of America will support the new position.

The almost 9-foot pizza is divided into five sections, each one representing a region of the United States.

It’s a popular conceit to depict Stone Age people as little more than tribes of ignorant brutes. But a closer look at how they lived reveals that in some ways, their ‘lifestyles’ were superior to ours.

Provisions in a Kansas law that ban the secret filming at slaughterhouses and other livestock facilities unconstitutionally criminalize free speech, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

AgDay's Clinton Griffiths shares an update on this week's top headlines.

Tyson Foods seeks to unite stakeholders across the food and agriculture sector to identify and implement new and creative solutions to sustainably feed the world’s growing population.

SoftBank and Cargill are among a group of investors backing cultivated meat startup Memphis Meats Inc., underscoring the demand for alternatives with less impact on the environment.

We want to know if you plan to attend or have attended a state pork meeting this year. If you do make time in your busy schedule to attend these events, we want to know why.

Residents in The Woodlands Township, located near Houston, Texas, are getting serious about feral hog removal in their neighborhood.

Action elevates experienced leaders within a revised team structure to ensure delivery on new Pork Checkoff strategy.

From career exploration to swine nutrition, don't miss the opportunity to attend Illinois Pork Youth Day on Feb. 15 to spend the day learning more about the diverse opportunities in the pork industry.

Australian wildfire relief effort launched; new websites for two industry partners.

Groups Join the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council in Hams Across America Program.

Leading chicken producer, Mountaire Farms, first to offer retail products under program label.

A new lawsuit has been brought against the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection.