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Conditions across the U.S. soybean growing regions are somewhat variable, but the 2018 crop is in good condition overall.
You never know when something you say or do will make an impact on another person, either good or bad, and your dedication to being an authentic leader will not go unnoticed. Here are nine tips to help you improve.
Kyle Montgomery and Brad Carson join Tonisity; Cory Culbertson joins Osborne Industries.
“Farmers have a right to be wary as all the magic beans and magic bullets they’ve purchased, promising them yields and returns they could only dream of. Well, they were just that–dreams.”
The disproportionately large segment of baby boomers employed in skilled trades and their impending retirement adds to the expected workforce shortage in coming years, but that might be good for new hires.
Trade tariffs, expansion and an oversupply of protein have become common concerns for pork producers in the last several months. But perhaps their biggest concern is finding and keeping good employees.
It’s important for communities to assess their local services that may be overwhelmed during a disaster and determine exactly how telehealth could aid those services.
There is considerable upside potential for veterinary incomes, and most swine veterinarians could do better, according to studies. These same factors apply to producers too.
Earlier this week, we wrote about seven specific skills that would lead to financial success for swine veterinarians. Here are seven income drivers and how they relate to performance of swine veterinarians.
AgriTalk’s Chip Flory talked with Patrick Webb of the National Pork Board about China’s biosecurity challenges and the U.S. response plan if an ASF outbreak occurs.
How much does a sow really eat? Or, more specifically, how much does each sow eat? We’ve been thinking about this question by looking at variation in sow herds, and identifying gaps and opportunities to feed differently.
Innovation is an indispensable catalyst for the longevity and sustainability, says Erin Limes Stickel with dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. What’s the role of innovation in pork operations today?
“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe,” says speaker Simon Sinek. Five producers share why they do what they do and what they want lawmakers to hear.
Regardless of who you run into in the pork industry, the truth is there are many stories that need to be told more often. Here are eight stories connected to U.S. pork production that need to be talked about more often.
If you could eradicate one challenge in the pork industry today, what would it be? Health quickly comes to mind for many producers when asked this question, but not all.
From collaborative partnerships to leveraging international market expansion, five pork business leaders say the opportunities are as big as they’ve ever been for the U.S. pork industry. Here’s why.
Join us for the pork industry’s most exciting week of the year: PORK Week. We will be honoring producers, providing opportunities to learn new things and celebrating industry achievements June 3 through June 8.
If you want to be a profitable pork producer, it starts with healthy pigs. The importance of minimizing stress cannot be overemphasized, explained Mike Tokach, professor at Kansas State University.
The National Pork Producers Council joined forces with American Farm Bureau Federation to garner support from 900+ agricultural stakeholders supporting the federal fix to Prop 12 to be included in the 2024 Farm Bill.
Wild, unconventional, early adopters. It’s not uncommon for Nate Huntley or Josh Nelson to turn a few heads in Wright County, Iowa.
Unclear. That’s how Heidi Vittetoe, co-owner of JWV Pork in Washington, Iowa, would describe her outlook on the pork industry. Three pig farmers get honest about the pork outlook and what’s ahead.
While Ohio pig farmers Phillip Hord and Jessica Campbell’s operations may look different, driving demand is where their paths intersect. By bringing a new flavor to the farm, the producers are also driving pork demand.
If the worst-case scenario happens and animals need to be depopulated in an effort to contain and eradicate a disease, how would the pork industry respond? Here’s a look at the difficult discussion around depopulation.
What are the non-negotiables for pork producers in 2024? In the first State of the Pork Industry Report hosted by Farm Journal’s PORK editor Jennifer Shike, four experts compare 2023 data to what they see in the barns.
Ready to rethink soybean meal? Nutritionists, veterinarians, producers and academia are encouraged to attend the Iowa Swine Day Pre-conference Symposium, “Soybean Meal 360,” with eight leading swine industry experts.
The 2024 Iowa Swine Day program has a program packed with highly regarded speakers focusing on important issues facing U.S. pork producers, the Iowa Pork Industry Center announced.
The breathtaking views of Guanajuato, Mexico, weren’t easy to leave behind, but she knew her children deserved better than what she could provide them there. So, she took a chance on a new life. This happened next.
We are fighting many battles now in the pork industry. From disease to animal rights extremists to misconceptions of what it’s like to work on a pig farm, I’m reminded of how much the people on the front line matter.
The impact of depopulation incidents on employee mental health can’t be discussed enough, says veterinarian Randy Jones.
As summer approaches, preparing the barn to be ready for seasonal heat should begin before the summer heat wave starts. Here are five things to consider: