Hogs - General
A pig showman, golfer and FFA officer, Paizlee Hardin was a happy high school sophomore. But on March 15, her life as she knew it changed when she began experiencing “crazy symptoms” and lost her ability to walk.
Novus and Alltech announce seminars at the World Pork Expo.
The USDA FSIS recently announced updates to its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs.
A fire broke out on May 23 at Blunier Farms in Forrest, Ill. The fire destroyed one of the farm’s five barns. Nobody was hurt and only 10 pigs were lost in the fire.
Baseball and pork are two of America’s favorites, and the people responsible for creating a great product on the field and in the barn share some important characteristics.
A new collaboration involving the Minnesota Pork Board and the Minnesota Pork Producers Association will improve access to mental health care in rural and outstate Minnesota.
While cattle prices continue to post contract highs, hog prices continue to see intense pressure, and it’s creating a dismal outlook for pork profits this year. What’s behind the price pressure? Analysts weigh in.
Here’s a look at the less publicized list of things you need to do at the World Pork Expo from producers and industry leaders who come back year after year because they can’t get enough of this world-famous event.
If you’re ready to meet with an alternative lender, here are some points to keep in mind.
The World Pork Expo returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, June 7-9 for its 35th anniversary. Here are 5 important reminders as you get ready to head out to the show:
To help bring clarity to the recent Prop 12 ruling and how it may impact the pork supply chain, join Jennifer Shike, editor of Farm Journal’s PORK, and industry experts in the upcoming Farm Country Update on June 1.
The Maschhoffs, a leading pork production company, announced the launch of its refreshed purpose, core values and strategic objectives.
When a pair of Midwest farmers dropped a backhoe bucket 8’ below mature soybeans, they made one of the most unlikely scientific discoveries of the 21st century—a woolly mammoth.
On behalf of all the Ohio pork producers, the Ohio Pork Council partners with three community-based nonprofits to bring high-quality, nutrient-dense protein to those in need.
Warm summer nights. The laughter of friends and family. The sound of pork chops sizzling on the grill. There’s no better time to enjoy one of the most nutritious, affordable and delicious foods around – pork.
Celebrating pork on the menu, owner of Charlie T’s and known as ‘The Meat Guy,’ Charlie Torgerson shares trends and tips to some of his best barbeque and pork eating experiences.
The other night PORK editor Jennifer Shike and her daughter had a conversation she hopes they never forget. Here’s why it’s one we can all relate to.
Despite their popularity, many people harbor some skepticism about hot dogs. They are unsure what exactly goes into this tasty treat. University of Illinois meat scientist Anna Dilger dives into what makes a hot dog.
“We can’t prioritize one natural resource concern over all others and we shouldn’t prioritize one solution above all others,” Rep. G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) said.
The Protein PACT Academic Advisory Council is formed to advise on research priorities and the latest evidence related to meat production and consumption.
The Meat Institute partners with the Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center to enhance cybersecurity for the meat and poultry industry.
It’s one thing to tell students about livestock production; it’s another thing to show them. Here’s why one Iowa school is turning heads and opening people’s eyes to the opportunities in livestock production.
According to Iowa State University’s David Verhoeven, vaccines using mRNA technology have been shown to reduce disease on farms, and it’s all but impossible for them to end up in your food.
Farming is getting far more complex, says Ted Matthews, director of Rural Minnesota Mental Health Support. Because of that, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself.
The 2023 Iowa Swine Day program will focus on what it does best: provide widely regarded speakers who will share information on topics vital to today’s pork producer.
U.S. House Agriculture’s Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday provided an opportunity for animal agriculture stakeholders to detail their priorities they hope to achieve from lawmakers actions.
Here’s a look at some of the scheduled business and pork academy seminar topics to be held during the 2023 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
For displaying the company’s core values through key business decisions and leadership actions, while showing outstanding commitment as an individual, Katie Brown, receives The Maschhoffs’ 2023 Core Values Award.
Take a step back and look at the big picture of animal health in your operation. Is your pig flow designed to prevent disease spread between groups, start pigs better at weaning and maximize performance potential?
What makes a good mom? That’s a question that PORK editor Jennifer Shike has been asking for nearly 17 years. Here’s a little honest insight into her journey.