Pork Business
A U.S. Congress panel is investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants nationwide. Here’s how some of the packing plants responded.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is inviting the state’s pig farmers to attend one of four Iowa Pork Regional Conferences being held in February.
Here’s the latest from around the industry.
When Mike Paustian took over the reins as Iowa Pork Producers Association president a year ago, he thought he knew the key issues the industry would be facing. But as he says, that all got “chucked out the window.”
Shana Beattie of Sumner, Neb., was recently elected president of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association at the annual meeting of the board of directors.
When COVID-19 struck, veterinarians engaged in critical conversations with human doctors about herd immunity. Almost a year later, National Pork Board’s Dave Pyburn shares what he’s learned from the human response.
Activism is big business, with the most active animal rights groups in the U.S. bringing in more than $550 million annually in income, said Hannah Thompson-Weeman of the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
How can computational models impact the swine industry by improving prediction/selection accuracy? Junjie Han, a PhD student at Michigan State University, weighs in on his latest research.
How can integrating technology improve swine production by reducing pre-wean mortality and reducing energy usage? Ben Smith, a PhD student at Iowa State University opens up about his career path and research.
Dennis Liljedahl, a pig farmer from Essex, Iowa, took over the reins as the Iowa Pork Producers Association president last week during the Iowa Pork Congress. Here’s an inside look at IPPA’s new leader.
Here’s the latest product news from the swine industry.
A new report from the Meat Institute shows new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are 60% lower than in the general U.S. population and two-thirds lower than case rates in the sector in May 2020.
A look at the latest company news in the pork industry.
Outstanding contributors to the pork industry were honored this week at the 2021 Missouri Pork Expo in Osage Beach, Mo.
The Brazinski family was recently named the 2021 Illinois Pork Producers Association Family of the Year. Dr. Bill Hollis of Carthage Veterinary Service says they’re the kind of farming family every community needs.
Shane Odegaard, a pork producer from Lake Preston, S.D., has been named president of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council.
The author of bestselling book ‘Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?’ Timothy Caulfield is set to provide keynote at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Virtual Stakeholders Summit.
The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign on Wednesday encouraging pork industry workers to get vaccinated as the best defense against the COVID-19 virus.
David Herring considers himself one of the lucky ones, growing up on a North Carolina pig farm. He opens up about Hog Slat and TDM Farms and shares his views on leadership, business strategy and the pork industry.
David Herring considers himself one of the lucky ones, growing up on a North Carolina pig farm. He opens up about Hog Slat and TDM Farms and shares his views on leadership, business strategy and the pork industry.
On Wednesday, USDA shared its plan to deploy 119 qualified personnel across several states to assist in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Even though ag-related postsecondary enrollment was down, there were an increase in ag degrees awarded.
The latest news from pork industry groups around the country.
Here’s a look at new products, partnerships and approvals that are making headlines in the pork industry.
Here’s the latest from around the country.
The swine veterinarian community gathered together on Feb. 28 to honor the outstanding achievements of students and practitioners during the virtual American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation increased research funding in 2021 from $60,000 to $100,000 in recognition of the need for research with direct application to the swine veterinary profession.
A virtual FFA community can only fill the gap so far. I am grateful FFA has found solutions during the pandemic, but I believe the things FFA members have missed drive home the reasons why FFA is so important today.
A quick look at some of the quotable moments from veterinarians and swine industry leaders at the 2021 American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) annual meeting.
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.