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How can integrating technology improve swine production by reducing pre-wean mortality and reducing energy usage? Ben Smith, a PhD student at Iowa State University opens up about his career path and research.

Dennis Liljedahl, a pig farmer from Essex, Iowa, took over the reins as the Iowa Pork Producers Association president last week during the Iowa Pork Congress. Here’s an inside look at IPPA’s new leader.

Here’s the latest product news from the swine industry.

A new report from the Meat Institute shows new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are 60% lower than in the general U.S. population and two-thirds lower than case rates in the sector in May 2020.

A look at the latest company news in the pork industry.

Outstanding contributors to the pork industry were honored this week at the 2021 Missouri Pork Expo in Osage Beach, Mo.

If you know me, you know I’m always looking for ways to tell real stories of resilience in agriculture. One thing’s for sure – 2020 gave us a lot of opportunity to practice and live out “Grit with Grace.”

When rumors circled a few weeks ago of pork packing plants refusing loads because of diminished capacity from worker absenteeism due to COVID-19, how could anyone really be surprised?

Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, said on Monday it paused all federal campaign contributions until more facts are known about last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor, said on Wednesday it has medical capabilities at U.S. facilities and is actively preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution to employees.