Hog Industry News
Dr. Paul Sundberg, DVM, will retire from his role as executive director of the Swine Health Information Center at the end of 2023. The board announced his successor on Thursday.
Meat producer and exporter Danish Crown on Wednesday said on Wednesday it plans to boost its earnings by 1.5 billion crowns annually ($220 million) within two years, part of the company’s ongoing restructuring.
Greg Stephens of Prestage Farms was one of six pork industry leaders honored during the 64th Oklahoma Pork Congress held in Downtown Oklahoma City on Aug. 4. Here’s a look at this year’s honorees.
Legacy Holdings Group, LLC has announced a strategic move that underscores its commitment to advancing hog marketing services—acquiring Big Stone Marketing, LLC, a prominent hog marketing agency.
The Maschhoffs announces the successful culmination of a $200,000 matching donation campaign supporting the John Wood Community College (JWCC) Ag Center in Quincy, Ill.
National Pork Board’s vice president of nutrition health and wellness transformation Kara Elizabeth (Behlke) Ungerman, 40, passed away due to complications after giving birth to her firstborn child on Aug. 4.
Plaintiffs in the antitrust class action lawsuit, Brown et al v. JBS USA Food Company et al, petitioned the court to dismiss their case against Triumph Foods.
Every team has one. That employee who is not contributing his or her fair share. As the boss, you must coach this employee to be an all-star — or show them the door.
Marlin Hoogland, DVM, will lead all production areas, including gene transfer centers, multiplication, gilt development, sow production, wean-to-finish, research, nutrition, feed services and production well-being.
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Jim Douglas and his son, James, are navigating the joys and hurdles of succession planning.
Look at the decision makers and leaders on your farm. Are they all around the same age? Do they all have the same experience level?
How can you be ready, willing and able to lead your farm into the future? Start by developing a decision-making process.
New Jersey must “adopt rules and regulations concerning the confinement, care and treatment of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal,” according to legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday.
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association named its new directors at its 2023 annual meeting. Here’s a look at who will be stepping onto the board.
Here’s a look at some recent news from Smithfield Foods and Alltech, as well as new faces in new places at the Missouri Pork Association, NOVUS and GARCO.
Professors Joel Derouchey and Jason Woodworth brought home honors from the American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico held July 16-20.
Pickleball is one of the country’s fastest-growing sports. What better way to celebrate the grand opening of the first pickleball courts in Guymon, Okla., than with a Pork N’ Pickle party?
What is the best way to fill current and future labor needs on your farm? Never stop recruiting.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is awarding $105,000 to three award recipients for the Growing Research and New Technology for Swine program. Here’s a look at the list of winners and their areas of study.
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In her new role as director, Laura Greiner is ready to guide Iowa State University’s Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) in its efforts to maintain the state’s standing as a leader in advancing animal agriculture.
The poet Ovid said, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” This quote perfectly encompasses a key in business success: small habits done repeatedly truly do add up.
Do you have a plan for swine vaccination administration? Here’s one tool that can help.
“I want you to know the importance of the people you allow into your life,” Ray Perryman said. “The company you keep has absolutely everything to do with where you end up. Be careful who you allow into your life.”
World-renowned swine researcher Mike Ellis received the 2023 John B. Swisher Leadership Award from United Animal Health at the World Pork Expo, celebrating his lifelong contributions to the swine industry.
Growing a global business while keeping that speed of innovation isn’t easy, says Alltech CEO Mark Lyons. Here’s a look at their newest product, Triad, and how the company brought this product to market in six months.
The anti-farmer movement now underway by fringe extremist groups is not pro-animal. It is extremism promoting regressive policies that will chip away at America’s historically stable -- and affordable -- food supply.
Oklahoma State University announced Dr. Jayson Lusk as the new dean and vice president of its Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Lusk will succeed Dr. Tom Coon in early August.
Veterinarians and producers have the convenience of vaccinating for three of the most important swine disease concerns, while reducing the number of bottles to handle and manage, says Merck’s Jamie Lehman, DVM.