Hogs - General
Competition is heating up to find the best pulled pork sandwich in IPPA’s Pulled Pork Madness. “It’s just a great way to remind folks that restaurants in all parts of Iowa have pork on the menu,” said Hannah Spurr.
NFL football legend and broadcaster Joe Theismann greeted pork producers during a keynote at the National Pork Industry Forum. Farm Journal’s PORK sat down with Theismann to get his take on pork, football and goals.
U.S. beef exports remained red-hot during January, a continuation of last year’s record-breaking performance. Pork exports continued to trend lower in January despite another outstanding month for exports to Mexico.
USMEF Chairman-elect Dean Meyer, who raises cattle, corn and soybeans in northwest Iowa, shared why it’s so important for USMEF to be at an event like Commodity Classic.
At Pork Forum, delegates approved a change in the mandatory Pork Checkoff rate from $0.40/$100 value per live animal to $0.35/$100 effective Jan.1, 2023. It passed with 94% of shares voting in favor.
Before Bennett, the most successful heart xenotransplantation was an infant named Baby Fae who survived with a baboon’s heart for 21 days.
From a lifetime of hog farming to educating youth on the industry to serving a board members of the local, state, or national pork association, North Carolina and Minnesota recognizes these leading individuals.
The 2022 Power of Meat report found nearly all households purchase meat, even as more meat consumers shopped online. Nearly half of those shoppers (46%) purchase meat online regularly.
Montana native who grew up on the family’s farrow-to-finish swine operation, Dr. Anna Forseth will serve as NPPC’s new director of animal health.
Purdue University, under the direction of Mohit Verma, has received $1 million in funding to develop a rapid, pen-side test for African swine fever, much like the COVID-19 rapid test.
Developed by pig farmers, the effort seeks to reduce the time and data-input needs of producers while illustrating continuous improvement across six We Care® Ethical Principles.
John Deere has captured the spotlight with pictures and descriptions of an autonomous tractor. Just like six years ago, Case debuted a concept model of an autonomous tractor, leaving farmers intrigued.
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Current shipping bottlenecks and the importance of a “just-in-time” market loom over red meat exports in 2022. USMEF Economist Erin Borror commented on the industry’s supply chain challenges.
China will buy 40,000 tonnes of pork for its central state reserves this week, in the first round of such stockpiling this year, China Merchandise Reserve Management Center said on Monday.
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) announced Megan Niederwerder, DVM, PhD, as new associate director. K-State faculty member and researcher will begin new duties on April 1.
The post-pandemic consumer will continue to drive changes to the industry. Find trends, storytelling strategy and actionable insights with experts Maeve Webster and Danette Amstein at the upcoming Stakeholders Summit.
My daughter reached into the crate and picked up a piglet. As she handed the pig over to her little sister, I felt my eyes leak a little. FFA has been life-changing for our family. Here are a few reasons why.
Farm Journal PORK’s editor Jennifer Shike shares a few lessons she learned through FFA.
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
The Stitzel Family, 2022 IL Pork Family of the Year, have made a lasting impression within their community and industry, adapting and growing their business, while being good stewards of the land and their animals.
A true advocate for the state’s pig farmers and rural America, the Minnesota Pork Board recognizes Rep. Collin Peterson as the first Legislator of Distinction award recipient.
Is there ever a time when “livestock” can become more than part of the food chain? Ellie, the 110-pound pot-bellied, emotional support pig may or may not be the exception.
Iowa counties with organized and active local pork groups were recognized at the 2022 Iowa Pork Congress for their efforts in 2021 to grow membership and increase local activities.
Four new members of the Minnesota Pork Board of Directors were elected to represent the state’s 3,000 pig farming families.
The 2022 World Pork Expo announces its date and opportunities for producers to network, attend educational seminars and visit the world’s largest pork trade show.
From farrowing practices to waste management, swine producers are tasked with educating and demonstrating the most sustainable farrow-to-finish practices that provide wholesome pork on consumers’ plates.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., consumers faced unknown territory in the meat industry that raised questions of resiliency. Since then, consumers have helped drive changes to the pork industry with their dollar.
Multiple trade agreements aided in reaching unprecedented levels of red meat exports for 2021. USMEF Economist Erin Borror weighed in on the recent report during the Weekly USMEF Audio Report.
These women and men involved in Iowa’s pork industry are both enthusiastic, promote pork and pig production, as well as provide leadership to their county organizations.