Pork Business
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been awarded a $500,000 grant to expand farmer mental health support programs in Iowa. Here’s what this means for Iowa farmers.
Greg Simpson, general manager for Hypor North America, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
Greg Simpson, general manager for Hypor North America, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
If you’re curious about the future of veterinarian technology, rest assured it looks bright. Seven finalists competed for the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize at the 2021 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.
Providing excess water at the drinker does not benefit pig performance and is likely contributing to increased costs associated with water usage and manure handling, says Hannah Miller, a student at SD State University.
If the labor shortage is not addressed, it could lead to farms and plants shutting down, causing serious financial harm to the communities in which they operate, says NPPC President Jen Sorenson.
The Iowa State University Department of Animal Science announced the creation of the Dr. John Patience Chair in Animal Nutrition honoring John Patience, professor emeritus and global leader in swine nutrition.
In a partnership announced in mid-June, Helm Agro will provide marketing, distribution and technical support for Alltech Crop Science’s biological products.
National Pork Producers Council Chief Executive Officer Neil Dierks will be honored on Nov. 11 by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Two sisters running a pig farm in northeast England have a message for Prime Minister Johnson: lift strict immigration rules for butchers or risk seeing the pork sector collapse under the weight of overly heavy animals.
The Biden administration is considering a proposal that could allow some pork plants to slaughter pigs more quickly if they boost staffing, after a U.S. court struck down a rule that removed line speed limits.
Kansas State University faculty member and renowned swine nutritionist Mike Tokach received a $5,000 award in recognition of his outstanding research and teaching during a ceremony on Sept. 30.
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) encourages eligible students to apply for the 2022 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship.
NPPC submitted comments to the U.S. Department of State calling on immigration officials to establish a better system for considering and adjudicating applications for a visa widely used to fill hog farm jobs.
For Lori Stevermer, her why in life is simple. It all goes back to ag. Over the years her role has changed from a salesperson to marketing manager, but her why hasn’t. She opens up about her career.
For Lori Stevermer, her why in life is simple. It all goes back to ag. Over the years her role has changed from a salesperson to marketing manager, but her why hasn’t. She opens up about her career.
Cases and deaths from COVID-19 among workers at the leading U.S. meatpacking plants were three times as high as previously estimated based on an investigation by the House Select Subcommittee.
Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.
Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. announced the first Carthage Emerging Leaders Group on Friday. Two years ago, CVS embarked on this unique training opportunity to help develop the next generation of leaders.
Livestock haulers secured a win in the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill, which the House approved last week. Provisions of Sen. Deb Fischer’s HAULS Act are included in the bipartisan infrastructure framework.
Producers evaluating the use of electronic sow feeding systems often question the impact on labor/staff. Experts say perhaps the most important thing to equip your team with is confidence during the transition.
The critical nature of the ag industry has required many ag employers continue business operations as normal. AgCareers.com’s annual Agribusiness HR Review survey of ag employers assesses employers’ COVID responses.
Patrick Yeich is studying how to improve grow-finish nutrition by looking at feed additives to improve average daily gain and feed efficiency.
Do you know what the record is for longest beard in the world? Although you may not be able to top that record, now’s the time to nominate your beard or mustache (or a friend’s) for PORK’s Best Beard & Mustache Contest.
Students from across the country gathered in Indianapolis for the 94th-annual National FFA Convention on Oct. 27-30. But this year’s convention held even more special meaning than usual.
November employment data was called disappointing despite the unemployment rate dropping slightly. Retaining workers has become difficult even as employers raised pay, which eventually gets passed along to consumers.
When students walk into Anna Dilger’s classroom, they can expect play dough, cartoons and dancing. But her students aren’t kindergartners; they’re college students. And they’re learning from one of the best.
Here’s a roundup of the latest pork industry headlines.
When Harry Martin escaped from slavery and enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War, little did he know the legacy he was about to establish for generations to come when he returned home to Wayne County, N.C.
A round-up of new hires, promotions and more in the U.S. pork industry.