Hog Production
This past year has been a little like drinking out of a firehose...make that three firehoses at once, says David Newman, National Pork Board president. When people ask him to reflect, he jokingly asks, “Do I have to?”
Registration is now open for the 2021 World Pork Expo. Find more details here.
Companies announce launching of new brands, expansions and more in this week’s news briefs.
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.
Clint Schwab, president of Acuity Genetics, will be the first to point out the pedigree of swine industry leaders who have mentored him in his career. It’s something he doesn’t take for granted in his role today.
Swine companies announce new products that will be showcased at the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 9-11.
USDA will not seek to overturn a court ruling ordering pork packing plants to operate at slower line speeds, USDA said in a constituent update.
When market disruptions rocked the pork industry last year, state pork association leaders stepped up to help producers weather the storm. Five leaders take a look at what’s ahead and what they’ve learned.
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.
Join us for the pork industry’s most exciting week of the year. We will honor pork producers, provide opportunities to learn new things, celebrate industry advancements and report news from the World Pork Expo.
You spend time implementing best management practices on your farm – shouldn’t you do the same for your succession plan?
A quick look at company news in the pork industry.
When Harry Martin escaped from slavery and enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War, little did he know the legacy he was about to establish for generations to come when he returned home to Wayne County, N.C.
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.
How do we extract the most value from swine performance data? Aaron Lower of Carthage Veterinary System shares how his team is approaching data collection, summarization and analysis in order to take action.
A round-up of headlines in the global pork industry.
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.
The Great Resignation refers to the great reshuffling of people in the work force. For the swine industry, it’s led to more than just a shortage of workers.
How can Rural America embrace the evolution of their small-town communities through the changing labor pool?
Global pork event moved, set for September in Orlando. Here’s what you can expect.
Students in various stages of life with the goal of becoming a swine professional now have innovative and specialized education options through Iowa State University.
From labor to technology, the opportunities to improve tomorrow’s pork operation continue to expand. We asked five industry leaders to share perspectives, including what producers should think about in 2022.
There’s no question it’s an interesting time to be preparing for the workforce. We asked five youth questions ranging from the biggest misconception of their generation to how the industry can attract future leaders.
Iowa State graduate student Jamie Studer is studying immune cell profiles and circulating biomarkers in sows at farrowing to determine if they are predictive of future agalactia, or the absence of milk production.
It’s not about the money. It’s not about fame. As Adam Sanders’ song continues, “And believe me, it ain’t ever been easy to play this game.” Probably no truer words could be said about life in the pork industry.
The strategy for pig production is pretty simple, says Clayton Johnson, DVM. But we have to call out our challenges. How do producers manage execution and sustainability in a world of distractions?
When one of us fails, we cause failure across the whole system. We can’t do it without each other, says Jose Santiago of Tosh Farms, winner of Carthage Swine Conference’s production tips competition.
It may seem early, but it’s time to dust off the winter checklist. Josh Maschhoff is normally not one for lists, but with the sporadic Midwest weather, he says lists help prevent things from falling through the cracks.