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Meet the five new directors that have been elected to the Nebraska Pork Producers Association Board of Directors.

When one of us fails, we cause failure across the whole system. We can’t do it without each other, says Jose Santiago of Tosh Farms, winner of Carthage Swine Conference’s production tips competition.

Maybe people don’t come to mind as a finite resource on your farm, but being able to sustain the growth of your operation depends on labor. Here’s some things to keep in mind as you build your team on the farm.

Several new hires have been announced across the pork industry. Here’s a look at some of the newly filled positions at NPPC, DNA Genetics, Alltech and JBS Global.

Biosecurity dominated the discussion at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference this week. Although sow farm and boar stud biosecurity are always critical, more time was devoted to discuss wean-to-harvest biosecurity.

Mark Lyons is a little reticent about saying, “Let’s get back to normal.” That’s not where we want to go, says Alltech’s president and CEO. He shares his views on leadership strategy and the future in PORK Perspectives.

John Waddell, director of swine key account veterinarians at Boehringer Ingelheim, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.

It may seem early, but it’s time to dust off the winter checklist. Josh Maschhoff is normally not one for lists, but with the sporadic Midwest weather, he says lists help prevent things from falling through the cracks.

As fall fills the air, what are you most excited about? For us, it’s PORKtober and celebrating with those who live and work in our favorite industry.

High input prices continue to be a pain point for farmers planning their 2023 crop needs. Experts say the price of natural gas isn’t the only driver fueling the market as farmers look to book their fall needs.