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Growing up on his family’s pig farm, Josh Maschhoff was on the payroll by the time he was in third grade. It wasn’t until he was away at college that he came to some important realizations about his future in the business.
Each year a pork-producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local, state and national levels is honored with this prestigious recognition.
The two-day event provides educational opportunities to youth and adults and distributes information from current research.
Iowa State University extension swine specialist Mark Storlie says the calculator provides a hands-on opportunity to estimate pen feed allocations.
Here’s why the leader of one of the most active state pork organizations in the country believes strongly in the power of communication.
From markets to retail activations, the conversations were powerful and packed full of opportunity at the Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield.
Winter can feel like it goes on forever. Three Ohio pork producers share why they believe winter is the perfect time to get off the farm to prioritize networking and growth opportunities at the Ohio Pork Congress.
Now that final rule is out, we need to make sure US SHIP has the resources needed to stay afloat, NPPC’s Chase Adams says.
Tariffs, global demand and sustainability drew producers in for day two of the Ohio Pork Congress in Lima.
From influenza and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome to H5N1 and sow care, here’s a glimpse of what we heard at the Swine Health Symposium in Ohio.
Don’t miss the 2025 Iowa State University McKean Swine Disease Conference and related events on June 24-26 in Ames, Iowa.
What keeps a family farming operation going strong for more than 100 years?
The experts behind the State of the Pork Industry Report share four ways they grew from experiences they went through in 2024.
Germany’s agriculture minister will seek financial aid for farmers hit by the impact of a case of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm in east Germany.
Mycotoxins, natural substances produced by molds and fungi, are more prevalent — and more of a problem in agriculture — than ever before.
There’s a certain lure to stepping out onto the trade show floor and looking up and down the lines of booths and vendors. The nearly 250 exhibitors at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress didn’t disappoint.
Exports are on pace to set another record in 2025. NPPC’s Chase Adams says that’s an outstanding way to start a new year. But he’s also quick to point out that NPPC has a lot to do for the pork industry in the year ahead.
The MetaFarms/SwineTech partnership, driven by customer demand, is the first of its kind, the companies say.
How does reducing dietary net energy impact growth performance and carcass characteristics of grow-finish pigs?
Public perception and trust play a critical role in advancing sustainable and ethical practices in animal agriculture.
Proposition 12 is exacerbating food insecurity in California – especially in the Asian and Latino communities who rely on pork as their primary protein.
Event features swine health, economics, product innovation, and more.
The fun part about being a pork producer is that there are so many things you have to keep your eye on, says Keith Schoettmer, a pork producer from Tipton, Ind.
An emerging porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) Lineage 1C.5 subclade has continued to expand, with increased detection through the fall and winter months of 2024.
There are immediate ways that information can help on the farm, provided you have the technology to record and access it in real time.
China is now grappling with a host of existential threats. The question is not if but when we will witness a total system collapse, and this year appears to mark the beginning of the end, as recession looms overhead.
The pork industry is always up against variables and unknowns that make the future hard to predict.Although these economists admit you may have heard this advice before, here’s what they would encourage you to remember as you prepare for 2025.
Profitability is always a moving target, Rabobank economist Christine McCracken shared on the latest episode of The PORK Podcast. But she says she is “quite optimistic” heading into 2025. Here’s why.
A new year provides an opportunity to reflect upon the previous year. In business, it’s also a great time to strategize. Here are a few opportunities to consider.
One of the greatest tools the pork industry can utilize in 2025 is perspective. This past year brought many important topics to the forefront of pork industry headlines.