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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.
Don’t miss this round-up of news headlines from throughout the pork industry.
K-State alum Arkin Wu of Riverstone Farms will share insights into China’s pork production.
The results are in for one of Iowa’s most popular culinary contests, dating back to 2003.
Pork just had one of its most successful Septembers in quite some time with consumers engaging with pork in new ways. Here’s how Minnesota is teaming up with the National Pork Board to bring the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign to more people.
SINCRO delivers tailor-made, smart solutions to optimize nutrition and animal performance, the company says.
The preliminary class action settlement disclosed on Wednesday is the largest in more than seven years of antitrust litigation by the consumers against pork producers.
Triumph Foods is the only pork processor to receive zero-dollar resolution, the company says.
Strong relationship over the years has led companies to explore ways to partner more deeply in a new partnership. Alltech CEO says the time is right to align their passionate teams, proven products and shared values.
Tyler Moore and Caleb Bacon debut in a new Iowa Pork ad in conjunction with the pork industry’s national Taste What Pork Can Do campaign.
Tyson says this voluntary initiative aligns with the company’s core values of feeding families and the nation with trusted food products.
Here’s what’s moving and shaking among new hires in the pork industry at NutriQuest, Farm Health Guardian, TechMix and Midwest Livestock Systems.
Designed for producers who aim for more than just output, the Nexus 100 sets a new standard in predictability, survivability and system-wide efficiency, the company says.
This is a key step in transforming the Iowa Select Farms’ leadership team for the future, says Nick McCulley, president of Iowa Select Farms.
The future of our industry depends on the passion and commitment of the next generation, says NPPC president Duane Stateler.
Tyson Foods announces Devin Cole will take over the role of chief operating officer. Meanwhile, Brady Stewart departs the company effective immediately.
Former senior vice president of market growth tapped to lead the organization, staff and industry into a productive and powerful next season for pork.
The Tucker plant’s bacon production will be moved to other facilities.
StockLink takes aim at the censorship of traditional platforms by offering a space where livestock comes first, says Kaitlyn Hofschulte.
Furlow will bring his experience in the Pork Industry Immersion Program supporting efforts to advance the industry’s priorities on Capitol Hill, into his new role serving Iowa producers.
The crowd went wild as a group of bipartisan lawmakers joined up with youth exhibitors for an unforgettable showdown in the swine barn.
Leadership is the one word that sums up Oklahoma Pork Council’s 2025 award winners, says Kylee Deniz, executive director of the Oklahoma Pork Council.