Hog Industry News
Tyson Foods plans to permanently close a beef and pork plant in Emporia, Kan.
Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield announced a definitive agreement that will re-establish the Murphy family farming business.
Five outstanding Iowa girls’ high school volleyball players were awarded with Top Producer awards following the Iowa Girls State Volleyball Tournament.
A free trade agreement with the U.S. that could fuel momentum for U.S. red meat in a broader region of Africa.
This sponsorship offered the opportunity to showcase pork as a versatile, delicious, and nutritious protein and help support youth interested in culinary arts.
NPPC releases statement on behalf of U.S. pork producers expressing frustration with lack of Prop 12 solution in latest farm bill text.
Smithfield denies any wrongdoing, states it has no interest in prolonged litigation and reiterates proactive safeguards to the hiring process for the future.
The program provides a standardized method to assess five key pork quality attributes, including post-mortem chilling rates, pH levels, color, firmness and texture.
The PORK Podcast welcomes ISU football player, Caleb Bacon, and Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Communications Director to discuss pork, football and community.
Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to college students with aspirations to become pork industry leaders.
John R. Tyson, Tyson Foods Inc.'s heir, pled guilty to drunken driving and other charges after his arrest in June.
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.