Hog Management
Robots, sensors, connected devices, virtual reality and even artificial intelligence have become a daily presence in healthcare. As we face our own digital transformation as pork producers, what lessons can we learn?
Another California law could have major implications for hog producers, consumers
What’s taking place in the pork industry in California and Massachusetts is not something the rest of agriculture can ignore, AgriTalk’s host Chip Flory said during a conversation with Terry Wolters, NPPC president.
Proposition 12 sets the industry backwards in terms of animal care, says pig farmer Scott Hays. Ironically, what was done in the name of improving animal welfare, could do the opposite.
SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in a case by NPPC and AFBF against California’s Prop 12, which bans the sale of pork from hogs born to sows that weren’t raised by the state’s “arbitrary” production standards.
Everybody wants to know what’s going to happen next with California Proposition 12. NPPC’s Michael Formica shared an update at the Iowa Pork Congress.
For Victor Ochoa, the TN visa process isn’t just something he talks about. It’s something he’s lived.
Illinois pork producers are seizing a unique opportunity on May 3 to educate legislators about the pork industry and discuss the issues currently facing pig farmers.
Competing for talent is the most concerning human resource matter for agriculture and food employers, followed by recruiting difficulties.
As an Iowa pork producer, Trish Cook realizes she is fortunate to have many opportunities to talk with peers at events nearby. But for Cook, one reason she attends national events is to grow her circle even wider.
Even though hog farm wages increased more than 21% from 2021 to 2022, the pork industry struggles to find domestic labor. Here’s why IPPA created a resource guide to help producers navigate hiring international workers.
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.