Hog Production
Farm Journal’s PORK asked four industry experts a simple, yet straightforward question. Admittedly, it’s one that doesn’t have an easy answer.
Everyone has their eye on next spring to be the big fork in the road or the big reveal as to how our current situation in the U.S. and global economy will find its pathway to a resolution (of inflation primarily).
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.
Another year has come and gone, but one thing has remained the same— the foundation for the success of the industry relies on its people. Our 2022 PORKtober features serve as examples of the industry’s greatest asset.
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.
Despite analysts’ pre-report expectations, for the first time in 2.5 years, the national swine breeding herd has seen a year-over-year increase, according to the Dec. 1 USDA Hogs & Pigs Report.
What are the biggest questions on the pork industry’s mind heading into 2023? Nine pork leaders share a glimpse of what they’re thinking about.
For four pig farmers, raising pigs is about leaving behind a legacy for the next generation of loving what you do, sustainably caring for land and livestock and doing the right thing. Here’s why they do what they do.
Raising pigs is unquestionably about feeding the world a healthy, nutritious source of protein. But it’s much more than that and a panel of Indiana pig farmers recently shared why they wish more people understood this.
A Friday night fire at a commercial hog farm near Cascade, Iowa, caused more than $500,000 worth of damage and killed around 30 pigs.
A new partnership will create innovations in swine production efficiency, the companies say.
Exciting new products in the industry have been announced, including a dual-detection needle by Neogen, Ford Pro AgPack addition, zinc oxide replacement by Layn Natural Ingredients and new fumonisin esterase by DSM.
Don’t miss the Midwest Pork Conference on Dec. 6 in Lebanon, Ind. Here’s a look at what the day will entail for pork producers and allied industry leaders.
Responding to accidents is never easy for law enforcement officers and other first responders, especially when other factors — like accidents involving animals during transport — complicate the accident scene.
As inflation outpaces wage growth, Rabobank analysts forecast lower real wages will negatively impact protein consumption in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first half of 2023.
Ten years ago, Courtney Knupp traveled to Mexico as part of Pork Leadership Institute. Little did she realize then how her path would make a full circle a decade later.
Take a look at your lowest performing pigs, says meat scientist Ben Bohrer. What percentage are market gilts? Bohrer and industry consultant Chris Hodges discuss the “gilt gap” in the barn and at the processing plant.
K-State researchers say new study results can help producers manage pigs for greater profits.
One student’s research focusing on potential alternatives to zinc oxide, a common ingredient in weaned pig diets, may contribute to the industry’s goal of improving pork production efficiency and animal welfare.
When it comes to rearing healthy pigs, sows possess the superpower: colostrum. That’s why Kara Stewart is so invested in improving pig livability by starting with one of the most basic building blocks in a pig’s life.
A continued education opportunity for Spanish-speaking individuals in swine health, animal care and production will take place virtually Nov. 16-17. Here’s why your team should attend.
Here’s a look at recent pig production and pork industry news, including PigTek’s new Swing-Fix Gestation Stalls and two pork industry-related semi-finalists in AFBF’s Ag Innovation Challenge.
A lot of variables go into calculating cost of production. Besides your standard list of inputs, have you also included the cost of inflation? Here’s why you need to.
Certainly, you can attract new employees and hold on to your current staff by raising wages and improving benefit packages, but helping employees feel engaged and appreciated can also take other forms.
The controversial construction on a $500-million Wholestone Farms processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D. will come before voters in November.
Green Valley Farm decided to install a gestation sow feeder to meet the requirements of its swine harvesting customer. But they also were intrigued by the nutritional benefits of the technology, says Katie Stambaugh.
South Dakota State University will host SDSU Swine Day on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, S.D. Here’s a look at the line-up of speakers.
We’re recapping this year’s most important issues though a look back at the covers of Farm Journal’s PORK magazine.