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The Iowa Pork Producers Association named Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, and longtime Senior Field Coordinator for the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, Kent Mowrer, as 2024 Honorary Master Pork Producers.

The impact of January’s cold spell was far-reaching, even to pigs inside climate-controlled barns. Experts discuss the impact of cold weather and what can be done to help mitigate those challenges with a new cold spell coming in this week in many areas of the U.S.

From the Madison County Fair to the Illinois State Fair, how one couple’s love story led to a multi-generational passion for pigs.

When it comes to passing the farm bill, what are the opportunities and challenges pork producers need to consider?

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 46,620 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $83.63, down $1.42 per head from last week.

Here’s a look at how a new University of Illinois College of ACES-Vet Med partnership will support future food animal veterinarians.

“This event is about investing in the future of the pork industry by supporting the next generation. It was a fantastic night, and we couldn’t be happier with the results,” says Aaron Juergens, president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association.

“Be unrelenting and show up every day with the best effort you can give.” When Chad Greenway, former linebacker with the Minnesota Vikings, shared that message at the Iowa Pork Congress, it made me think about what that looks like in my own life.

Indiana Pork recently presented two awards to individuals who have dedicated time to advancing the pig industry.

The pork industry must be cognizant of potential retaliation by these three countries on U.S. pork products, says NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says.