Hog Industry News
On Feb. 1, Acuity and Fast Genetics came together in a merger that raised a few eyebrows. Farm Journal’s PORK sat down with Wolter and Schwab to discuss what this means for their companies and for the pork industry.
Ohio pork producers shook things up during the 2022 Ohio Pork Congress. In addition to a power-packed line-up of speakers, they filled the meeting room at their new venue in Lima. Here’s a snapshot of the event.
Awards were presented to Ohio pork producers and industry friends during a luncheon held during Ohio Pork Congress on Feb. 9. Here are the highlights.
Brian Majerus, the 2022 Swine Manager of the Year’s humble leadership and strong work ethic have guided him through his career, driving him to pursue swine management head-on.
With decades of culinary experience that spans the country, Minnesota’s Pork Promoter of the year, Chef Charlie Torgerson says, “I love to show people there’s more to pork than just a shoulder, bacon and ribs.”
Kent Blunier of Forrest, Ill, was named the new at-large director for the Illinois Pork Producers Association during the 2022 IPPA annual meeting on Feb. 22.
Human and animal health are on people’s minds now more than ever. Dr. Peter Davies’ lifelong career researching both subjects made him a logical recipient of the Minnesota Pork Board’s 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
Milan Hruby, director of technical services at ADM Animal Nutrition, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and the future of swine nutrition in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
Rena Striegel, a consultant with Transition Point Business Advisors, detailed five steps toward strengthening the core of a farm business, speaking at Top Producer Summit in Nashville, Tenn.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians honored Daryl Olsen, DVM, with the Meritorious Service Award for his outstanding service and dedication to AASV and the swine veterinary profession.
Nearly 30 years ago, Thomas Titus was loading up a 3’ Kent Feeds bag with feed scoops, paint sticks and gum boxes at the Illinois Pork Expo. In 2022, his role at the Illinois Pork Expo looked a little different.
Global pork event moved, set for September in Orlando. Here’s what you can expect.
A round-up of company news in the pork industry.
Over 400 employees of Seaboard Triumph Foods will receive $331,807 in back wages due to violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The newest inductee of the National Pork Industry Hall of Fame is described as humble, passionate, honorable and visionary. Here’s a look at the 2022 winner’s service to the pork industry.
It’s all too easy to judge a book by it’s cover, isn’t it? Editor Jennifer Shike says she had her eyes opened during a recent visit to Tosh Farms to see an unlikely group of women in action in the sow barn.
The Great Resignation refers to the great reshuffling of people in the work force. For the swine industry, it’s led to more than just a shortage of workers.
How can Rural America embrace the evolution of their small-town communities through the changing labor pool?
The Iowa Court of Appeals finds “a genuine issue of material fact” in former Swift Pork employee age-discrimination case. The Court suggests a remand for trial.
Pig farmers are needed for a short survey to help assess the current labor situation in the U.S. pork industry.
A lot has changed in the pork industry since the people hiring employees today were in the interview process themselves 30 years ago. Valerie Duttlinger says it’s time to get honest about changes needed to staff farms.
Daycare providers are essential to agriculture workers being able to carry out their jobs every day. To show gratitude, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation and Iowa Select Farms donated $100,000 in toys to Iowa daycares.
Iowa’s second ‘ag-gag’ law, creating criminal charges for those who gain access to an agricultural facility using deception to cause physical or economic harm, has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.
Data from the past five years shows that finding hourly/non-exempt staff is notoriously challenging. AgCareers.com’s recent Agribusiness HR Review illustrates this difficulty only intensified in 2021.
Minnesota native Tim Loula, DVM, received the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2022 Howard Dunne Memorial Award for his important contributions and outstanding service to the association and swine industry.
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) awarded scholarships to 10 college students who intend to pursue careers in the U.S. pork industry.
The National Swine Registry announces Matt Claeys of Fowler, Ind., has been selected to serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer starting June 1.
Carthage System dives deeper into the ripple effects that international labor has had on Rural America. With the increased need for international labor in rural communities comes an added demand for housing.
Life on the farm is unpredictable at best – especially when many factors impacting your day are out of your control. Here’s why it is important to be proactive when it comes to farm management.
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor will make an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for the second half of fiscal year 2022.