Hog Management
AgriTalk’s host Chip Flory discusses the pork industry’s top priorities with NPPC President Scott Hays, a fifth-generation pig farmer from Monroe City, Mo. His biggest goal: to help maintain diversity in the industry.
Life on the farm is busy and it’s easy to find a spot for an estate transition plan on the backburner.
There are many complex interactions between the animals, air, water, soil and energy in the swine industry. Because of this, our approach to sustainability is multidimensional, says NC State’s Suzanne Leonard.
The 12th-annual Iowa Swine Day program is packed with a top-notch group of speakers focusing on important issues facing U.S. pork producers. Mark your calendar to attend this event on Thursday, June 29.
One of the challenges with Berkshire swine and other heritage breeds that haven’t been selected for leanness is feed efficiency, explains Kent Nutrition Group’s Jim Smith. He shares the results of a recent study.
Growing consumer concerns and increased frequency of resistant pathogens are two reasons why the livestock industry continues to explore options like phytobiological products beyond antibiotics to address gut health.
The amount of information coming at the average person each day is overwhelming. Just think of how that increases during an event like the National Pork Industry Forum. Industry leaders cut through the clutter.
As a person who likes to consider a glass as half full and not half empty, it takes some effort to read the latest book by Nouriel Roubini, also known as Dr. Doom.
Having another financing option can make all the difference when the right opportunity comes your way.
In order to increase piglet survivability, it is important to consider small changes. When added up, these small things can have a big impact.
The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Adam Ziemke of Waseca, Minnesota, as this year’s Swine Manager of the Year award recipient.
Based on FDA’s most recent Summary Report on Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials, antimicrobial use in food-producing animals has declined by 28% since Veterinary Feed Directive Guidelines were enacted in 2017.
Matthew Rooda, co-founder and CEO of SwineTech, was born to think outside of the box.
When it comes to hiring potential candidates from Mexico to come work on your farm, there are many things to consider before you make the move. Victor Ochoa of Swineworks answers big questions on producers’ minds.
Consumer demand has been a key driver of strong pork and hog prices, but will it remain that way in 2023? Steve Meyer weighs in on factors impacting the pork outlook from exports and demand to Prop 12 and inflation.
A new economic update from NPPC provides critical information to help producers stay informed on current market conditions, industry trends and key issues impacting the pork industry. Here are a few highlights.
PRRS is a problem. New information continues to emerge showing just how many strains and variants even a single farm could be facing.
With all of the demands on a pork producer’s schedule, it’s challenging to leave the farm to attend industry events. The Ohio Pork Congress, however, is one that few Ohio pig farmers miss. Here’s what they had to say.
Ohio Pork Council’s president Nick Seger opens up about his farm, his family, his goals as president and the type of leader Ohio pork producers are getting in their new president.
Family businesses are often complex and making the decision to join the family farm is no different. Here’s a list of questions the next generation should consider about the family business.
The first thing Gracee Workman will tell you about her story is she is not a victim. She grew up far from hog barns and oblivious of the industry she’s come to love. Here’s her journey from the streets to the barn.
From new technology to improved feed products and from cupcakes to phone chargers, the Iowa Pork Congress trade show is always a must-see event. Here are a few new products announced and messages shared this year.
Here’s a look at opportunities available for youth in the swine industry.
It’s not too late to attend the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines on Jan. 25-26 complete with cake, games, balloons, pictures and prizes in the trade show.
Here’s a list of the stories that drew eyes from the pork industry and beyond in 2022. Which one was your favorite?
“You don’t know what you don’t know if you’re not tracking it and if you’re not monitoring it,” says Brad Eckberg of MetaFarms, Inc. Here’s a look at the Production Analysis Summary for the U.S. Pork Industry.
If there is such a thing as “normal,” Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The Maschhoffs, says he’s not sure the pork industry will see it in 2023. Here’s his take on what producers can expect.
There’s no question the risk of virus transmission in feed is real and poses concern for the U.S. swine industry. How can this knowledge make a difference?
There is no time like the start of a new year to take a pulse on your company’s compensation and HR practices to see if they are in line with the outlook and trends for 2023. Here are five things to consider.
Although it’s not time to look at 2022 in review yet, Compeer Financial’s Steve Malakowsky offers perspective on their database information through the third quarter of 2022 and why he likes this information best.