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Roy Poage’s impact on the pork industry extends far beyond production. If it wasn’t for his out-of-the-box thinking, Jimmy Dean’s iconic sausage may never have graced the tables of homes across the U.S. Here’s why.

The Pirbright Institute has generated the first pig antibodies against swine influenza (flu) that protect against infection and recognize the same parts of the flu virus as human antibodies.

Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat said on Thursday it has signed multi-year supply deals with McDonald’s Corp and Taco Bell owner Yum! Brands Inc.

China’s hog herd recovery in 2021 will be bolstered by larger sow inventories and high pork prices. However, animal disease outbreaks will moderate pork production, the USDA attache says.

Here’s the latest from around the industry.

Raising pigs is very complicated, but also very rewarding, says Roy Poage, Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner. He explains how the pork industry allowed him to live the American dream in this short video.

After two years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global African swine fever (ASF) concerns, the 2021 World Pork Expo is set to take place on June 9-11 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Food distributor Sysco filed an antitrust complaint on Tuesday against leading pork processors, alleging it was compelled to pay artificially inflated prices for pork which resulted in business losses.

Take a minute to take stock in the values that define how you run your farm.

Iowa State University names Smithfield Foods Chair in Meat Science. Aimpoint Research and Acuity Genetics announce new team members.