Hog Production
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.
No one would argue there’s a lot for producers to wade through right now. It can be hard to discern where to put your focus first with so many things trying to catch your attention.
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.
USDA creates online decision tools to help livestock producers with determining qualified losses of animals and feed due to natural disasters.
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 U.S. House Agriculture Committee has passed their 2024 Farm Bill, which supported all of pork producer’s farm bill requests, including a federal fix to the host of Prop 12 issues plaguing producers and consumers.
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.
How can next-generation boar sperm analysis address the current shortcomings in sperm quality assessment? Iowa State University grad student Ian Shofner is exploring how artificial intelligence can help.
Aryeri Bardales knew graduate school in the U.S. wouldn’t be easy, but she believed it was the best chance for her to find her niche in the pork industry. Here’s how she’s working to improve pig livability.
Standard Nutrition Company announced the newly-formed Passel Farms and acquisition of Cactus Family Farms on May 21.
Wild, unconventional, early adopters. It’s not uncommon for Nate Huntley or Josh Nelson to turn a few heads in Wright County, Iowa.
The first 10 days were hell, says Kyle Baade, a Nebraska pork producer. After that, if a visitor showed up, he says they would have no idea the farm had any issues. Here’s his PRRS story and how it changed his life.
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.
As a new pig show season fires up in many parts of the country, the last thing anyone wants is to get left out of the fun of evaluating livestock and chasing banners because of a case of influenza.
A family operation that has stood the test of time, pivoting and leveraging resources along the way, “This’ll Do Farm” operated by father-son duo, Tork and Sawyer, has a story worth sharing.
From a pig veterinarian to a social media superstar, Cara Haden, DVM, shares her rise to TikTok stardom and the purpose behind it all.
A third-generation pig farmer, running coast-to-coast chasing dreams and supporting kids, Jesse Heimer of Heimer Hampshires, is proof that hard work, determination and passion can lead to great success.
If there’s one thing Jesse Heimer took away from his Pork Leadership Institute experience, it’s that as a pork producer, he needs to better understand what’s going on at the grocery store. But that’s not all.
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 U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s unveiling of its 2024 Farm Bill was met with applause from the National Pork Producers Council.
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.
The impact of depopulation incidents on employee mental health can’t be discussed enough, says veterinarian Randy Jones.
Summer Doty hasn’t saved anyone from a burning building or led an army into battle. She hasn’t jumped into the path of an oncoming train. Still, the work she does at Islercrest Farms is proof not all heroes wear capes.
Dr. Matt Allerson uses science to solve health problems for pork producers and was recognized as the 2024 Leman Science in Practice Award Winner.
The pork industry is witnessing a pivotal shift as sow herd numbers begin to plateau after a period of decline. This stabilization is due to better-than-expected consumption trends coupled with reduced production costs.
He’s the guy who always asks for more. Whether it’s more work or more ways to learn, everyone who knows Chad Groves knows he never looks for shortcuts. That’s why he’ll be taking the reins as CEO of Seaboard Foods.
One thing economists are particularly bad at is predicting what the future holds for the economy or specific market trends. Still, economists find gainful employment making predictions. The reason? Economic resiliency.