Hog Industry News
Former NPPC lobbyist and a fourth-generation livestock producer named as two award recipients.
2025 Meat Institute Slate of Officers
Here’s a round-up of new products on the market.
Participants included more than a dozen members of the Iowa State Cyclone football team, which is currently 6-0 and ranked ninth in the country, and four members of the Iowa State women’s basketball team, which is projected to finish second in the Big 12 Conference this year.
U.S. Meat Export Federation announces new records for volume and value for pork exports will be achieved in 2024. While not as strong, beef exports are holding their own, led by Mexico purchases.
August numbers reveal exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year and U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels, according to USDA data.
An Iowa State freshman walk-on nabbed a spot in the ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion with his tryout that turned heads for the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s (IPPA) viral campaign.
Distynct is partnering with Hog Slat to offer farmers the opportunity to purchase the Distynct Smart Alarm System from Hog Slat retail locations and through their sales representatives.
The tryouts continue to see who will be next to help promote pork.
A group of Democrats in Denver announced their position to reject a proposal to ban slaughterhouses within the Denver city limits, joining other groups opposing the measure.
A total of 532 restaurants were nominated for the 22nd Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest, which goes to show that Iowans love their breaded pork tenderloins.
This community outreach initiative is designed to strengthen connections between the company’s purpose and the communities where it operates, the company says.
Smithfield Foods has reduced its hog production by about 20% by cutting farm operations in multiple U.S. states.
Less than 5% of new grads choose rural food animal practice. That needs to change to protect the U.S. food supply and public health. Contacting legislators is one way farmers and ranchers can weigh in and help.
Although the industry has come a long way when it comes to farm safety, about every three days, a child dies in an ag-related incident, and each day, 33 children are injured. Farm safety expert Barbara Lee weighs in.
Since the beginning of the GRANTS program, we’ve been able to support invaluable research that improves how we approach disease control and management, addresses common industry challenges, and improves overall production practices, says Boehringer Ingelheim’s Reid Philips.
More than $325 million total investment in 74 independent meat and poultry processing projects already strengthening food supply chain, creating new jobs and supporting American farmers.
NutriQuest is partnering with Modulant Biosciences to develop a breakthrough technology for control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome and other swine disease.
Four sophomore women’s basketball players partner with the IPPA to promote pork.
Illinois Pork hosts livestock trailer rollover training. Illinois Farm Bureau young leaders named Achievement Award winners.
Lincoln Land Community College students learn about swine industry through Illinois Pork program.
Iowa Pork has new communications manager. The Indiana Pork Skillathon was successful. Illinois Pork seeks State Ambassador Intern.
An environmental group is suing Tyson Foods for allegedly misleading consumers by saying it will reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and marketing climate-friendly beef without meaningful plans to achieve those goals.
The university is one of nine schools participating in the Veterinary Workforce Solutions Program, which seeks to address structural challenges facing the food animal veterinary industry.
The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a land-grant university pursuing a field of study that directly supports the pork industry.
How are Iowa State Cyclone football players Stevo Klotz and Xavier Hamilton attempting to attach their names to the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ promotion?
Iowa State sophomore running back Abu Sama III and freshman offensive lineman Isaiah Seymour participate in tryouts to join the popular ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ initiative.
This strategic leadership change comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to growth and excellence in the pork industry, the company said.
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Here’s a round-up of news from the Missouri Pork Association.