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Meghan Cline has joined the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) as director of policy communications.

Push, scoop, lift and dig — equipment that plays the game year-round.

From PEDV to pork productivity in difficult times, the conversations that took place at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference covered a wide expanse of topics. Here are a few thoughts worth repeating.

“Protein in often in short supply for food banks and this sponsorship allows those in need to have access to a nutritious, wholesome protein source—pork,” says Courtney Gray with Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.

The first few weeks of a pig’s life are important for their health and growth potential and can also be a challenge with changes in environment and diet. Here’s some tips on how to help them thrive from the beginning.

A tailgate party should be full of fun, not foodborne illness.

From lactose alternatives to the effects of varying feed intake levels during early gestation when sows are housed in a free-access housing setting, Rafe Royall is on a mission to improve profitability for pig farmers.

Cybersecurity is no longer just about avoiding those sketchy phishing emails or resetting our passwords. It’s about being aware of our online presence in animal ag and how that may make us vulnerable to extremists.

One day, he’s hanging out with his brothers, basking in the warmth of his mom. The next day, he gets mixed in with his neighbors and finds himself in a new home. Here’s why getting pigs off to a good start is essential.

When you consider the number of stressors wean pigs face, it’s no surprise that starting pigs in the nursery can be challenging. So, the question becomes, what can you do to help? Here are eight tips to reduce stress.