Hog Industry News
Representing agriculture has been a lifelong mission for Minnesota Senator Bill Weber. His passion for advocating for agriculture has been apparent and genuine throughout his time in office.
Leading by example sets the standards on a team by building trust, creating a collaborative environment and forming a culture of accountability. This is how Aaron Hoffmann of Schwartz Farms Inc. shows up as a manager.
Here’s why the Canadian Pork Council is “saying no to a bad deal.”
The ability to connect people to each other and agriculture and the ability to identify challenges before they happen are two talents Dave Preisler used throughout his career working on behalf of Minnesota pig farmers.
Jim and Pam Pool provided an initial gift to jump start the Endowed Chair position in Applied Swine Nutrition at K-State. The endowment will support future faculty to maintain excellent academic standards.
A new collaboration plans to target research studying two swine diseases -- PEDV and PPRS -- as well as immune system function in pigs and piglets using a cutting-edge yeast-based technology.
Here’s a round-up of news headlines from Indiana, Iowa and Illinois state pork associations.
The Ohio Pork Council recognized several top volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the state’s pork industry recently at the Ohio Pork Congress. Here’s a look at this year’s winners.
On Monday, February 5 the news of Bill Northey’s passing quickly spread through the agriculture industry, of which he dedicated his professional life to serving.
According to two sources, in recent days the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has interviewed former ADM employees, ramping up pressure on the global commodities giant.
Here’s a round-up of company news headlines in the pork industry.
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have merged to successfully establish the company Novonesis, a world-leading biosolutions partner for better business, healthier lives, and a healthier planet, the company said in a release.
The next time you see someone in a grocery store aisle enthusiastically teaching customers about the pork industry, you might have just met Iowa Pork Industry Center’s new extension specialist.
The numbers were up at the 2024 Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield, Ill., this week. Here is a quick look at some of the insightful things we heard at the event in case you missed it.
During the 2024 Illinois Pork Producers Association annual meeting, the delegate body acknowledged four retiring directors.
At the Illinois Pork Expo, the Burgener family of Moweaqua, Ill., was honored as the 2024 IPPA Family of the Year.
No one would argue the character Rocky had a lot of ups and downs in his life. IPPA’s Executive Director Jennifer Tirey said it reminds her of what hog farmers have been going through, especially the last couple years.
A freshman at Lincoln Land Community College pursuing a degree in agribusiness has been selected as the 2024 Illinois Pork Ambassador.
In 2011, Cheryl Cowser Walsh agreed to take a young pig into the classroom as part of Illinois Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program. Little did she know what her “yes” would turn into.
John Deere announces the release of its new 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader. The new telescopic loader offers 16-plus feet of reach while still being compact enough to work in barns or other tight spaces.
Lilly Bru of Gladbrook was named the 2024 Iowa Pork Queen during the Iowa Pork Congress. She will be joined by Abby Elsamiller and Aubrey Johnson to serve on the Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team.
Here’s a look at the award winners honored at the Iowa Pork Congress.
Here’s a round-up of news headlines from companies connected to the pork industry.
Don’t miss the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo on February 20 and February 21 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. Here’s how to register and what you can expect.
For as long as he can remember, Matt Gent has wanted to be a pig farmer. In fact, he loved farming so much that he gave up on high school sports because he wanted to get home sooner to help his dad on the farm.
From freedom to operate to product innovation, the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s annual meeting was full of exciting conversations and thoughtful discussions to help spur the largest pork-producing state forward.
Indiana Pork recently presented three awards to individuals who have dedicated much time to advancing the pig industry.
CIRCUMVENT CML, a product of Merck Animal Health, has been awarded the Best New Food Animal Product from S&P Global Animal Health.
Vikram Luthar’s leave is pending an ongoing investigation being conducted by outside counsel for ADM and the Board’s Audit Committee.
Taste of Elegance, hosted by Indiana Pork, is designed to inspire innovative and exciting ways to serve pork. This year’s event attracted over 400 people to downtown Indianapolis for an evening of celebration.