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We asked previous awardees of the Top Producer Next Gen Award to reflect on lessons they’ve experienced in business and management.

“Proving you can do the small things well makes you that much more ready to take on the big things.” World Pork Expo was not only buzzing with pig farmers, it was also full of interns exploring the pork industry.

Bacon in pie? Yes, please. Increasing dry sausage production? Great idea. Distributing bioactive livestock protein feed supplement for swine? That sounds important. Read about recent company news from the pork industry.

April pork exports reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, while beef exports were the largest in 10 months and valued at just under $900 million.

World Pork Expo attendees shared more about what they were looking forward to seeing, learning and doing at the 2024 event.

New research from National Pork Board shows there are more air fryers in homes across America than there are coffee makers, which means younger generations cook meals with appliances baby boomers may not even own.

EU’s pork production hit the lowest level in nearly 25 years. So, what’s causing pork production to take such a drastic drop? One reason is EU environmental regulations that have forced producers to cut back production.

Hearing the words porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) can strike fear into the minds of both producers and veterinarians. Learn more about this and other endemic diseases.

It takes work with both sides of the aisle to support America’s pork producers, NPPC industry leaders expressed during a policy panel moderated by AgriTalk’s Chip Flory at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines.

With more than 65,000 pig farms in the U.S. today that’s a lot of pig farmers and different ways to raise pigs. Using social platforms allows producers to connect with other farmers and consumers.