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Honoring the 49-year career of the beef production professor and livestock judging icon, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will dedicate the “Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena” in the historic Stock Pavilion.

Projected breakevens for cattle placed on feed have declined $10 per cwt. over the past month. Pork producer margins are declining even with feed costs 23% lower than last year.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ marketing initiative with Iowa State football players is adding a new element: Linebacker Alec Cook.

Though inflation is currently high, Indiana ag lender Joe Kessie doesn’t expect a repeat of what he experienced in his early career for three main reasons.

When Max Miller opened the Pig Motel and charged 2 cents for room and board, the venture was about more than math.

Authorities first became aware of the incident when a man called 911 reporting his son was shooting at him. Dispatchers also received a call that livestock were running loose and there was a fire on the property.

Updates help prevent feed spills and motor short cycling.

The U.S. pork industry navigates record pig productivity, lower weights, volatile markets and international hurdles.

From “bringing home the bacon” to “eating high on the hog,” pigs are part of history and continue to play a large role in our world today. Here’s a look at some interesting facts about pigs and the value they provide.