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During mental health awareness month, it’s important to pay attention to others and watch for signs of stress.
How will more precise measurements and data give consumers and the supply chain what they want? Experts say it’s time for a new approach.
Although CAFOs can get a bad rap due to their ability to house many animals in one location, Joel DeRouchey explains why CAFOs are good for surrounding land and water quality.
Did you know there are six different ways to say piglet in Spanish? AI tools in language acquisition can’t replace the nuances and depth of human interaction and learning, Katie Dotterer says.
What is Minnesota Pork doing to grow the next generation of leaders in the pork industry?
A new study is helping researchers determine where and how to battle ticks that can change a person’s life for the worse with one bite.
A new study asks a deceptively simple question: what is the best way to feed artificially reared pigs? The answer has implications not just for ag, but for biomedical research where pigs are used to study human medicine.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agriculture specialists assigned to the bridge seized a total of 112.86 kgs of chorizo, 3.81 kgs of pork sausage, 1.40 kgs of blood sausage. A $1,000 civil penalty was issued.
With all of these concerns weighing heavy on consumers now, there’s no question that it’s more important than ever to market products and build affinities in this environment.
Eckrich sausage brand launches new campaign and Topigs Norsvin Canada has new managing director.
The court ruled the EPA’s decision was not “arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law.”
John Block shares an insider’s perspective on the challenges faced by farmers and policymakers alike.
By understanding what each generation values, companies can boost retention, satisfaction and engagement across employee groups, creating a workplace that meets the needs of today’s workforce while preparing for the future.
Embracing change makes it easier to identify emerging opportunities and target new demand segments that might have previously been overlooked or underserved, and do so with speed and precision.
Although other agricultural industries are finding it challenging to engage Generation Z, the pork industry has a different story to tell. Seth Mitchell is proof that the pork industry is doubling down on developing young leaders.
FSIS responds to feedback shared in public comment period regarding its approach for addressing Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. Here’s how this reaches beyond poultry.
The pork buyers’ attorneys on Tuesday in a court filing asked U.S. District Judge John Tunheim in Minnesota to preliminarily approve the three new settlements in the class action.
Here are four ideas to boost productivity on your farm from the experts in the State of the Pork Industry Report.
In times of uncertainty, revisiting your original motivations for joining the industry is crucial. For many, it’s not solely about profit; it’s something much larger.
Although Dave Mensink values his work with the pork industry, for him, the impact that his conservation practices have on the future of his farm is more immediate. He and his wife are the first-generation of Mensinks to farm this land, but he’s hoping they are far from the last.
Publication helps producers evaluate feed uniformity and identify ingredients that may affect herd outcomes.
Home Plate BBQ is switching to Australian beef. Restaurant operator says it’s ‘just as good.’
The new study, which is expected to get underway later this spring, is a twist on the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants. Researchers won’t transplant the pig liver but will attach it externally to study participants.
William & Mary scientists modeled the environmental and economic impacts of substituting various protein sources with pork in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Here’s a look at the results.
Increased activism has forced the U.S. pork industry to play defense. NPPC President Duane Stateler firmly believe the industry is on the right side of these issues, so he strives to meet them head-on.
A recent court injunction delayed the state’s Feral Swine Bill from going into effect in late March, to the dismay of Ohio pork producers.
Researcher uses pig and bovine reproduction to understand male fertility challenges.
Hannah Walker conducted a Lawsonia intracellularis surveillance study and developed a sampling method during her internship with Country View Family Farms.
K-State precision agricultural economist says the Gannon Storm that occurred the weekend of May 10, 2024, and led to an assumed $565 million in losses for Midwestern crop producers was not an anomaly.
Creating a culture that encourages employees to think, be creative, come up with new ideas, and steer away from over process drives this industry leader every day.