Hog Industry News
Mark Lyons is a little reticent about saying, “Let’s get back to normal.” That’s not where we want to go, says Alltech’s president and CEO. He shares his views on leadership strategy and the future in PORK Perspectives.
John Waddell, director of swine key account veterinarians at Boehringer Ingelheim, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
Last week John dove into a major misconception about estate planning. This week, he shares some misperceptions between heirs on and off the farm.
Pork Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest.
Farm Journal PORK’s editor Jennifer Shike shares a few lessons she learned through FFA.
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
Regardless of a fair’s size, here are 10 factors fairs are facing when making the decision to move ahead or cancel in 2020.
There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don’t get as much attention.
How efficiently are you using your current work force? Here’s how to measure where your employee investments need attention.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Rep. Billy Long introduced the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act to help preserve agricultural fairs across the country and offset the devastating financial losses they have experienced.
From poultry to pigs, Yuan-Tai Hung explores the influence of fiber on pig performance.
Smithfield Foods aims to go beyond carbon neutrality and remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits and will achieve this goal without purchasing carbon credits to offset emissions.
Chet and Cassie Mogler open up about their journey to become foster parents and how they are sharing the gift of farm life.
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposal adjusts the rules around the amount of time truckers can drive their loads and the rest requirements between drives.
One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.
The list of stressors in farming is broad and deep. How can you stay positive in the face of so many challenges? David Kohl shares some time-tested advice.
Company to premier films meant to inspire and comfort during this unprecedented time.
Eligible veterinary technicians, assistants and nurses may apply for a one-time $500 grant.
In trying times, America’s hog farmers #FarmOn. Show your spirit and celebrate Pork Week with us.
Swine industry leaders like Lynsee Pullen are making sure that kids get to #FarmOn and continue their ag education despite the many changes they are experiencing in their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three outstanding research proposals were honored with Awards for Advancing Research in Respiratory Disease on Monday in Atlanta. These projects will focus on Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and PRRS.
As we gear up for the exciting and stressful planting season, reflect on how you can be a better leader this year.
The Ohio Pork Council delivered a powerful event for producers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus. Here’s an overview.
The Iowa Pork Producers Association crowned Abby Bean as the 2020 Iowa Pork Queen and Alexis Berte and Caleb Hogan as pork ambassadors from a field of 13 contestants last week at Iowa Pork Congress.
AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths shares an update on this week’s top headlines.
We want to know if you plan to attend or have attended a state pork meeting this year. If you do make time in your busy schedule to attend these events, we want to know why.
AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths shares an update on this week’s top headlines.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation ended its strategic planning conference by electing new officers. Cevin Jones, a cattle feeder from Eden, Idaho, will succeed Conley Nelson, an Iowa pork producer, as USMEF chair.
Alliance welcomes American Feed Industry Association, Zoetis and National Corn Growers Association into new board roles.
Travel the country. Meet farmers from other states. Develop your leadership skills. Sound interesting? Consider applying for the Iowa Pork Leadership Academy or the Illinois Future Leaders Class of 2020-2021.