Hog Management
How can integrating technology improve swine production by reducing pre-wean mortality and reducing energy usage? Ben Smith, a PhD student at Iowa State University opens up about his career path and research.
Roy Poage, 2021 Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner, shares his journey to discovering new ways of raising pigs, perhaps unorthodox at the time, and developing some of the greatest minds in the industry.
Roy Poage, 2021 Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner, shares his journey to discovering new ways of raising pigs, perhaps unorthodox at the time, and developing some of the greatest minds in the industry.
Here’s the latest from around the industry.
Raising pigs is very complicated, but also very rewarding, says Roy Poage, Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award winner. He explains how the pork industry allowed him to live the American dream in this short video.
Registration is now open for the 2021 World Pork Expo. Find more details here.
In 2014, Maschhoff Transport was faced with increased transport operating costs. Their fuel efficiency was below the national average and maintenance cost per mile on trucks continued to increase. Here’s what they did.
There’s no question the demand is high for the next generation of swine industry decisionmakers and farm employees, says Chelsey Van Genderen of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence.
Swine companies announce new products that will be showcased at the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 9-11.
The U.S. pork industry has access to lots of technology, but some argue there’s been little adoption of tech on the farm. Five industry leaders share their thoughts on how tech adoption can make a difference.
You spend time implementing best management practices on your farm – shouldn’t you do the same for your succession plan?
Egan Brockhoff, DVM, president and managing partner of Prairie Swine Health Services in Alberta, will join a growing and illustrious list of veterinarians who have received the Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on ag labor reform on Wed., July 21. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley says the seasonal H-2A Visa program will be under review.
People matter – a key theme of many speakers at the Carthage Veterinary Service Swine Health and Production Conference. Here are a few quotable moments from this year’s event.
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) visited with Illinois hog farmers and Illinois Pork Producers Association Executive Director Jennifer Tirey about the upcoming budget reconciliation package.
Andy Curliss, a pork industry leader for the past five years at the North Carolina Pork Council and Smithfield Foods, reflects on those years and offers insights into what’s ahead as he sets out on a new adventure.
It’s early. You haven’t had coffee. Everyone knows what needs to be done. You don’t have time. The excuses go on about why you don’t need a morning meeting for your team. But some suggest rethinking that choice.
Kent Bang, director of swine lending at Compeer Financial, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and what he’s learned during his career in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
A round-up of new hires and new product announcements in the U.S. pork industry.
What do North American and South American pork industries have in common? It’s more than you possibly think. Here’s how cultural differences create opportunities to improve the pork business.
When John Deen, DVM, was a kid, he remembers a time when sow mortality was not a problem. However times have changed, and Deen says it’s partly our creation. Here are seven sow management trends to watch in 2022.
It’s a real struggle to find people with good stockmanship skills who want to work in livestock production, said Caleb Shull, director of research and innovation for The Maschhoffs during a recent Farm Country Update.
Ohio pork producers shook things up during the 2022 Ohio Pork Congress. In addition to a power-packed line-up of speakers, they filled the meeting room at their new venue in Lima. Here’s a snapshot of the event.
Brian Majerus, the 2022 Swine Manager of the Year’s humble leadership and strong work ethic have guided him through his career, driving him to pursue swine management head-on.
Global pork event moved, set for September in Orlando. Here’s what you can expect.
Putting time into on-boarding greatly increases employee confidence and ensures they feel like they can help the farm and be seen as a contributing member of the team. Here’s how on-boarding has improved retention.
With so much technology out there today, determining what products to use can be paralyzing – especially when your plate is already overflowing with things to do. Here are a few things we’ve learned at The Maschhoffs.
Here’s a look at the keynote speakers at the 2022 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, organized by the University of Minnesota, on September 17-20 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
It’s hard when sows die, says Luis Lopez, a breeding team lead at New Fashion Pork. The reality that you can do everything right and still experience loss on a farm is hard to deal with day in and day out.