Hog Industry News
Here’s a quick look at news from pork businesses and organizations this week.
Applications are open for the $5,000 Neil Dierks Scholarship to honor National Pork Producers Council’s previous CEO, Neil Dierks.
A new tenderloin has been crowned Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin. Find out where you can devour this year’s champion.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association isn’t the only pork organization to take advantage of the College Football NIL campaign. Pennsylvania pork producers are working with Chop Robinson, a stand-out for Penn State.
Yanhong Liu has been named the new director of swine research at the UC Davis CLEAR Center in Davis, Calif. Here’s a look at what her work strives to do.
Smithfield Foods announced it will close its Charlotte, N.C., pork-processing plant and transfer production to its Tar Heel, N.C., facility to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.
Registration is now open for K-State Swine Day on Nov. 16 in Manhattan, Kan. Here’s a look at the line-up for this popular swine industry event.
The pork industry is buzzing with promotion in a number of ways. Here’s a look at what Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council, the National Pork Producers Council and Hormel Foods Corporation have in the works.
Sandibel “Sandi” Sandoval is the first in her family to attend college. Her education was funded via the Smithfield Scholarship Program, making her family’s dream come true.
The company announces it is voluntarily recalling four additional batches of Banamine/Banamine-S (flunixin meglumine injection) 50 mg/mL in the United States. The product is commonly used in cattle, swine and horses.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against data company, Agri Stats, on Thursday, alleging its reports on meat pricing and sales have enabled anticompetitive practices in three meat industries.
American communities deserve ready access to veterinarians, say the supporters of the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act who are urging Congress to pass the act, ensuring healthy livestock and a safe, secure food supply.
Christensen Farms President and CEO Glenn Stolt announced his intention to retire during the latter part of 2024 and is excited to announce the promotion of Greg Howard to president, effective immediately.
Meghan Cline has joined the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) as director of policy communications.
Olymel LP is planning to close two more plants in the coming months, affecting about 400 jobs in the company.
JYGA Technologies has launched a new product, GESTAL L-Track, that provides a solution to monitor the level of feed in bins in real time.
Pork Headlines: Niman Ranch Awards Nearly $250K in Scholarships, AgCareers.com Announces Opportunity
AgCareers.com announces the Feed Your Future scholarship application period is open. Niman Ranch awards nearly $250,000 in scholarships at its 25th annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa.
Tyson Foods is deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks to bolster Tyson routes in Northwest Arkansas. Operating 18 hours a day, these driverless trucks will deliver products to distribution and storage facilities.
KENT Corporation will celebrate the grand opening of the Iowa State University KENT Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex on Sept. 8.
From new hires to new opportunities, here’s a look at some recent news from Merck Animal Health and ByoPlanet, the Missouri Pork Association, NOVUS International and Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln professors will lead projects on viral diseases, antimicrobial resistance, farm sustainability and potential impact on human health through USDA grants totaling $2.48 million.
Through the 2024 Youth Pork Ambassador Program, the chosen ambassador will gain unparalleled insights into the dynamic world of pork production.
As a writer, I meet many amazing people. Over time, if you are so blessed, you get to talk with some of the special ones over and over again. I think that’s why I was so deeply impacted by the passing of Kara Ungerman.
Here’s a new scholarship opportunity for students involved in agriculture and livestock production.
A $20-million Ontario Swine Research Centre at the University of Guelph will enhance the province’s capacity for research, innovation and development of new technology to benefit Ontario pork producers and consumers.
Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, announced his decision on Aug. 25 to step down from his role in the company.
Pharmgate Animal Health has announced John Addy as its new Vice President of Operations, taking the reins in spearheading and overseeing quality, supply chain and manufacturing functions.
Children interested in developing skills in science, technology, engineering and math in 47 Iowa communities will have great opportunities to do so through a generous donation from the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation.
Discover the latest advancements in the swine industry at the 33rd Annual Swine Conference & Tailgate Trade Show, hosted by Carthage Veterinary Service. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023!
LSU researchers have developed a patented bait, using sodium nitrite, to effectively control escalating feral hog populations and their damage to agricultural fields and forestlands.