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Change starts with you, National Pork Board president Bob Ruth passionately shared with pork producers during the National Pork Industry Forum in Chicago. Here’s why your voice is needed now.
The classic American meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables was fused with Japanese ingredients to win over judges at this year’s student Taste competition, hosted by the Iowa Pork Producers Association on Monday.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 veterinary students who participated in the AASV Student Seminar at the Annual Meeting.
National Pork Producers Council President Scott Hays shared some good advice he heard recently with the attendees of the National Pork Industry Forum during his remarks on March 6.
Bill Prestage was inducted into the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum for his devotion to advancing the pork industry.
Anne Miller defied expectations with her extraordinary journey from a 23-year-old with no prior experience in pigs to becoming one of the youngest state pork association executives, says Scott Hays, NPPC president.
Paul Sundberg, DVM, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum for his exceptional service to the industry. Here’s why.
Is the ability to focus on the farm a superpower? It might be, especially in modern pork production systems. Here’s a look at MetaFarm’s preliminary 2023 data and why focus is more important than ever on the farm.
The latest MetaFarms reports show sow death loss in 2023 was at an all-time high at 15.3%. That’s up 1% from a year ago – a trend that continues to move in the wrong direction.
Sow death loss wasn’t the only number to trend in the wrong direction in 2023. Wean-to-finish mortality increased from 6.87% in 2022 to 7.61% in 2023. Brad Eckberg shares his perspective on opportunities to improve.
With all of the data available at a producer’s fingertips, no one can argue it can be overwhelming. With all of that information on hand, what are the key metrics people should look at on a periodic basis?
As part of its mission to fund research with direct application to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in funding for research.
“When the world tests you and times get tough, remember you will get better.” During a college football game, Chris Norton suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury. Doctors said he had a 3% chance to ever move again.
Madeline Hall, a Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
Rodger Main, DVM, was honored with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award for his excellence in teaching, research and service to the swine veterinary profession.
Cattle feeding margins inched lower last week with rising costs. Packer margins improved but remain in triple digits as market-ready supplies remain tight. Pork producers turn a profit for the first time in 14 months.
Ag nuisance cases in Iowa may be down for now, but Eldon McAfee, attorney with Brick Gentry P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa, warned producers not to let their guard down and to strive to be good neighbors.
Close behind profitability in the list of challenges facing the U.S. pork industry is labor – not only attracting workers, but also retaining them. Dianne Bettin offers insight on how to retain top talent.
The practices used during the 2024 growing season will have a direct impact on the ability to take advantage of these incentives. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag shares what you need to know.
The new American Royal Spring Youth Livestock Show will take place March 27-30 at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo.
Meat and poultry industry trade groups were quick to criticize USDA’s announcement of changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act claiming the changes add unnecessary regulations and costs.
Post-weaning scours is a big topic of discussion. For a production system with commingled sow farms, even with like-genetic and epidemic disease status, there is always opportunity for improvement.
Nathan Winkelman, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service award winner.
Twelve $7,500 grants were awarded by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
The story of American corn and soybean production is a key tool in marketing U.S. red meat overseas. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk explained why at the Commodity Classic last week.
The chairman of New Hope Group, one of China’s biggest pig breeders, said he is “optimistic” hog prices will pull out of a multi-year slump this year as government policies to stimulate the market take effect.
China issued new regulations to control the nation’s pig production capacity after an aggressive expansion of farms over the past two years led to an oversupply, a move that could reduce the world’s largest pig herd.
Paul Yeske, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award recipient during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Angela Baysinger, DVM, was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
In pig farming, maximizing genetic potential is a constant pursuit. Despite perceptions that pigs are the “easy part” compared to humans, the reality is ensuring optimal conditions involves overcoming various hurdles.