Hog Industry News
“For the next two years, I am intensely focused on… leading the passage of the next five-year Farm Bill, which determines our nation’s food and agriculture policies,” says Sen. Stabenow.
Legacy Feed, LLC, formed in partnership with Co-Alliance Cooperative, Inc., and Signature Farms, LP, announced its plan to deliver an integrated swine production service to farm families in eastern Indiana.
Oklahoma is the fourth hungriest state in the nation. Here’s how the Oklahoma Pork Council is making a difference.
Iowa State University students are using cutting-edge 3D anatomy visualization to see livestock in a new light.
The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board are proud to announce the 19 pork producers selected to join the Pork Leadership Institute’s class of 2023.
As part of Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has donated 1 million pounds of pork to food banks since 2008.
Here’s a look at recent pork industry promotions and new hires at Ralco, Maple Leaf Food and Amlan International.
JBS USA has reached an agreement to acquire certain assets from TriOak Foods, a Midwest-based pork producer, for an undisclosed amount.
Here’s a round-up of the latest company news in the pork industry.
Here’s a look at how state pork associations are helping fight hunger across the country.
Here’s a look at recent pork association announcements.
Iowa Pork Industry Center’s next Pork Quality Assurance Advisor certification session will take place Dec. 20. This training is open to anyone across the country who needs to renew or wants initial certification.
An expert in feed biosecurity in the pork industry has received a 2022 USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences. Learn more about this dynamic industry leader.
The world’s largest foodservice company, Compass Group USA, has announced its plan to eliminate pork that comes from animals bred using gestation stalls in its U.S. supply chain.
First announcing the collaborative in March 2022, construction of the AMVC and Landus feed mill in Hamlin, Iowa, is underway with full operation expected by summer 2024.
Ralco President Emeritus Jon Knochenmus passed away on Nov. 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 67.
On Sept. 2, The Maschhoffs sold its Oklahoma production pod to Seaboard after discussions concerning Seaboard’s pig needs in Oklahoma. Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, sheds insight on the decision.
Exciting new products in the industry have been announced, including a dual-detection needle by Neogen, Ford Pro AgPack addition, zinc oxide replacement by Layn Natural Ingredients and new fumonisin esterase by DSM.
From trusting people to picking up trash, Jennifer Shike reflects on lessons learned from Darrell Anderson, the latest inductee into the Saddle and Sirloin Club, the “who’s who” of the livestock industry.
Hormel Foods’ labeling of a meat product line as “natural” despite using the same hogs and production methods as its other brands shows the U.S. meat labeling system needs reforms, consumer advocates say.
Here’s a look at a recent product and facility launch, as well as industry scholarship news!
College students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry with aspirations to become industry leaders should apply for the 2023 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., a Canadian packaged meats company, confirmed it was experiencing a system outage linked to a cyberscurity incident that began over the weekend.
The best Halloween costume ideas come straight from the farm. And from the looks of pictures sent in by our readers, you do, too.
Kelly Cushman is the new vice president of domestic policy for NPPC. In this new position, Cushman will oversee U.S. government engagement, advocacy and lobbying efforts on behalf of the U.S. pork industry.
MU has earned $8 million from the NIH to expand the research facility on campus and speed up the scientific discoveries helping treat humans suffering from the same diseases shown in the genetically modified pigs.
There’s no question National FFA Convention be a bit overwhelming at first. The sheer magnitude of the event is a lot to take in. Here are six expert tips to make the most of your week in Indianapolis.
Here’s a look at some recent updates from Nebraska Pork, Smithfield Foods and Seaboard Foods.
Here’s a round-up of pork industry news, including partnership in food relief, leadership, sustainability, educational support and experience opportunities.
The biggest U.S. meat company by sales said on Wednesday it will relocate all corporate employees from offices in Chicago and Downers Grove, Ill. and Dakota Dunes, S.D., to its headquarters in Springdale, Ark.