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Applications are open for the $5,000 Neil Dierks Scholarship to honor National Pork Producers Council’s previous CEO, Neil Dierks.

Why have so few swine operations implemented anaerobic digester systems? Economic challenges and the vertically integrated nature of the industry are two obstacles that prevent adoption of AD systems on farms.

Hog operations of many sizes and in various locations have successfully implemented anaerobic digesters and are reaping financial renewable energy benefits. Here’s a look at three examples.

While swine producers, professionals, organizations and companies celebrate #PORKtober this month, here’s a look at a few special notes as to why pork is truly worth celebrating every day of every month of every year.

As pork producers’ potential profits continue to erode this year, some economists say 2023 could be financially worse than 1998, which is unearthing concerns about contraction, restructuring and vertical integration.

Why is traceability is at the center of so many conversations today? “Traceability is the missing link to industry disease eradication and proving regional disease-free status,” says Michigan pork producer Joe Dykhuis.

While the U.S. and EU aim to make progress during an upcoming summit, reaching a final agreement is uncertain. This issue has significant implications for U.S./EU ties, climate goals, and geopolitics.

You might encounter labels on pork products like ham, bacon and hot dogs that indicate they are ‘uncured.’ You would be forgiven if you were puzzled why these products appear the same color as traditional cured meats.