Hog Industry News
Here’s a round-up of new product news and mergers in the pork industry.
The new class includes 19 individuals from across the country in an effort to cultivate leaders who will champion the industry and advocate for its continued success.
Smithfield has secured rights to sell and market the iconic hot dog brand into perpetuity. How will this impact U.S. pork and beef producers?
The National Pork Producers Council supports quick passage of a new farm bill that fixes the problems caused by Proposition 12 and continues to advocate for the year-round needs for labor in the pork industry.
Dean Frazer has been named president of Iowa’s largest state organization representing pork producers.
Here’s a look at some of the latest headlines from the pork industry.
The AirStorm Pro fan line with Omni-EC Direct Drive Technology is available in a retrofit kit.
With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
The case alleges a years-long conspiracy among leading meat processors to keep wages low.
South Dakota Pork Producers Council announces executive director vacancy.
After serving as an international trade intern, Molly O’Connor returns to NPPC with more than a decade of experience in federal government relations and food and agriculture policy.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins others in fighting food insecurity one ham at a time.
Here’s a look at the producer leaders ranked by peers across the nation and recently selected by USDA.
From the creation of the Beef Center of Excellence to improvements at the Oklahoma State University Swine Research and Education Center, OSU is serious about moving the needle in programs impacting animal health.
Although some fans were less than impressed by the game’s final score, what followed the Big 10 football championship game had many pork producers smiling.
Circumvent CL, a ready-to-use vaccine protecting pigs against porcine circovirus types 2a and 2d and Lawsonia intracellularis, is a new addition to Merck Animal Health’s swine portfolio for pigs three weeks of age and older.
Establishments using a U.S.-origin claim on FSIS-regulated products will need to provide access to documentation demonstrating how the product meets regulatory criteria. FSIS also updated guidelines for label approval.
More than 225 exhibitors, a strong educational program, and two days of networking await pork producers at the Iowa Pork Congress.
With a record number of 18 breakout sessions and a keynote by sought-after consumer economist Leo Feler, the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress will be the most expansive ever, says Cheryl Day, Ohio Pork Council executive vice president.
Although the U.S. red meat brand has great meaning around the world, Jay Theiler says the livestock industry can’t take this for granted and must continue to invest in international marketing, especially as global competitors increase their quality to compete with the U.S.
More than 30 producers came together to make this acquisition possible and demonstrate what’s achievable when people unite around a common goal.
When small town businesses grow, it creates a ripple effect that strengthens the whole community, says South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development Commissioner Bill Even.
Ben Barcovtch is stepping up to help others in his community during the government shutdown because “no one should go hungry.” He hopes to inspire others to do the same.
Check out these newsmakers at National Pork Board, Pharmgate, Jyga Technologies and The Maschhoffs.
If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Send in those nominations for the 2025 Farm Journal’s PORK’s Best Beards in the Pork Industry Contest.
The restructuring reflects an ongoing focus to balance cost discipline with reinvestment in areas critical to its future, the company says. Restructuring charges are estimated in the range of $20 million to $25 million.
This endowed scholarship program will award three $5,000 scholarships annually, two to undergraduate students and one to a graduate or professional track student. The program is expected to continue for the next 40 years.
Some communities across the country are facing the worst hunger crisis in a generation. Here’s a look at four ways pork producers are making a difference by giving the gift of protein.
Hayes served the pork industry as the National Pork Producer Council’s consulting trade economist for 30 years and as National Pork Board’s consulting international marketing economist since 2010.
Nutrient-dense pork offers much needed protein to meals.