Pork Business
As much as our children may enjoy being out in the barn working with their animals, there are going to be some days where it’s hard not to groan about it a little. Here’s how one mom tackles grumbling in the barn.
It wasn’t an easy path – nor was it a straight path, says Merck Animal Health’s Rika Jolie. When she packed up and left her entire world behind in Belgium to follow her dream to study in the U.S., it was a risk.
Here’s a round-up of pork association news highlights.
Max Rodibaugh, DVM, is the sixth recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation’s Heritage Award for his outstanding achievements in swine veterinary medicine.
Activists entering animal facilities under false pretenses are protected in Kansas by ‘free speech’ due to recent Supreme Court rejection.
Students in various stages of life with the goal of becoming a swine professional now have innovative and specialized education options through Iowa State University.
New research has concluded that higher wages, among other benefits, are necessary to attract workers to meatpacking jobs.
The last couple of years have affected employment in agriculture and food, changing where, how and the way we work and conduct business. Here’s a look at AgCareers.com’s annual review of trends in jobs and candidates.
To measure and continuously improve air quality in and around swine production facilities, the FFAR and NPB launch new air quality program.
If finding employees to fill positions wasn’t hard enough, finding available and affordable housing has encouraged companies to provide housing options as part of employment.
From recruitment to retention to building trust in the workplace, AgCareers.com will host their annual HR Roundtable on June 15, discussing current trends and issues in the agriculture industry workforce.
As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the possibility of heat stress or even heat stroke. But there are ways to avoid getting “overheated” this summer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Here’s a collection of news briefs from the pork industry.
From epidemic illnesses impacting pigs to falling commodity prices to increasing farm debt load, many factors cause stress among farmers. Learn how to recognize warning signs of stress and ways to deal with tough times.
The newest inductee of the Saddle & Sirloin Club hopes he will be remembered as someone who treated people fairly, focused on relationships and always kept the good of the organization first.
A round-up of new hires within the U.S. pork industry.
From labor to technology, the opportunities to improve tomorrow’s pork operation continue to expand. We asked five industry leaders to share perspectives, including what producers should think about in 2022.
After a national, farmer-led search process, the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) announces Jill Resler will be the organization’s next CEO.
Putting time into on-boarding greatly increases employee confidence and ensures they feel like they can help the farm and be seen as a contributing member of the team. Here’s how on-boarding has improved retention.
Purdue reported 23 fatalities related to grain bin entrapment in 2019. These stories haunted a city-dwelling film producer, Sam Goldberg, prompting him to share the dangers in putting food on the world’s table.
There’s no question it’s an interesting time to be preparing for the workforce. We asked five youth questions ranging from the biggest misconception of their generation to how the industry can attract future leaders.
Steve Hoefer of Lincoln, Nebraska has joined the staff of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) as the Allied and Producers Services Director.
Zoey Dinkla spent her summers working for large integrators, gaining crucial experience. At the time, she did not fully appreciate her exposure to a variety of companies’ workflows, processes and ultimately, culture.
“Do what you love and call it work,” Wayne Cast said after being honored by United Animal Health with the 2022 John B. Swisher Leadership Award on June 9 at World Pork Expo.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces plans to decrease its sow herd in the western region and cease production at its Vernon, Calif. facility due to rising costs of doing business in the region.
A round-up of company news in the U.S. pork industry.
Here’s a round-up of news highlighting the people of the pork industry.
Jason Ross, director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center, is the new chair of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.
Iowa State graduate student Jamie Studer is studying immune cell profiles and circulating biomarkers in sows at farrowing to determine if they are predictive of future agalactia, or the absence of milk production.
After 30 years working in the field of rural mental health, Ted Matthews understands the factors that stress farmers and knows how to help them.