Hog Industry News
Apply by Nov. 1 to serve on the National Pork Checkoff Board of Directors.
Missouri pig farmer Kylie Epperson says she discovered her voice in agriculture after a fire destroyed their sow farm in 2018. But it certainly wasn’t the path she expected.
The Minnesota Pork Board selected Logan Tesch of Sibley County as the 2019-2020 Minnesota Pork Ambassador.
The Pork Checkoff announces the 2019 #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team members who will share their insights and passion for pig farming with their followers from July through December.
Developing and implementing an on-farm pig handling training program.
The internship program, established in 2005, has graduated nearly 100 students.
Dave Klocke is always thinking ahead when it comes to his family and their future in the pork business.
Finding it harder to track down the right new hires? Here’s why.
Dr. Nathan Winkelman was installed as the president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians on March 12.
Former judges share the passion and skills they developed while judging hogs as a 4-H or FFA member.
As agriculture continues to evolve, there are more opportunities than ever before to enter this diversified career.
In an effort to not only feed needy families in her community, but also to teach others about how produce is grown, Janya Green leads tours and tends to food in her community garden.
Chef Murray honored with international recognition of his culinary aptitude.
COVID-19 concerns may have kept 2020 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference attendees physically apart, but it did not stop the sharing of ideas and perspectives during one of the industry’s most beloved events of the year.
Farm Journal Field Days will be back starting at 8 a.m. CDT this morning! Here are a few highlights for another fun-filled and information-packed day.
FWS Director Aurelia Skipwith will share the agency’s perspective on the importance of close, voluntary collaboration with farmers and ranchers and the successes that have been achieved.
These eight can’t-miss speakers at Farm Journal Field days arm you to overcome the (significant) challenges of 2020.
In 2011, speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory with his famed ‘all in’ speech.
Imagine this: A high school teacher in Union City, N.J., receives a call. He’s asked to lead a chapel service for the New York Giants the night before their 2011 Christmas Eve game against the New York Jets.
Tune into Farm Journal Field Days—Aug. 25 to Aug. 27—and enjoy all the benefits of the first virtual farm show experience.
Short videos can showcase your work environment and attract top talent when included in job postings.
When COVID-19 struck, many people took advantage of the time at home to cook more, and some purchased meat smokers. For Joe Webel, “lockdown” was a good excuse to purchase the smoker he’d been wanting for years.
During PORK Week we’re sharing this exclusive data that highlights key statistics about you, our readers.
Specific to COVID-19, the OSHA guidelines borrow a lot of language from the CDC guidelines, but they are specific to workplaces.
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council recognized the Paul Brandt Family with the 6th Annual Family of the Year Award during the Master Pork Producers Banquet on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Jay Harmon takes role as associate dean for extension; Daniel Thomson was selected for chair of animal science, both positions serve in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Donations support Feeding America® during Hunger Action Month®
You’re responsible for giving helpful feedback to employees. Here’s advice to make awkward conversations a little less awkward.
There’s more to ag careers than farming!