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Monitoring disease risk in the swine industry is not only important, it’s critical for the future success of the industry. That’s one reason why Kent Bang said yes to serving on the SHIC board of directors.

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.

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.

After a national, farmer-led search process, the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) announces Jill Resler will be the organization’s next CEO.

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.

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.

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.

A lot of attention has been directed toward keeping the employees you can’t afford to lose. However, sometimes there are employees on your farm that you can’t afford to keep because of various reasons.