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Of all the change Steve Malakowsky has witnessed in the past 25 years, the most important has been next-gen producers making their mark. He offers three things to consider before transitioning to the next generation.

Don’t underestimate what you do each and every day as a pig farmer – feeding your family as well as everyone else's, says Heather Hill, president of the National Pork Board and an Indiana pig farmer. 

Every detail matters when you're talking about preventing a bacteria or virus from walking onto your sow farm. Here's a look at why employee turnover may be one of your greatest biosecurity risks.

What should companies do when they are cash-rich and have fundamentally sound business generating record profits, but all the professional forecasters say disaster is around the corner?

I’d like to pretend interviewing superstar Luke Bryan didn’t get my heart racing just a little, but it did. Here's an inside look at what I learned.

What might hog manure do for soil health? A recent study shows significant gains from hog manure fertilizer usage, along with other conservation practices.

Canadian health officials urge pork producers to be especially cautious when spreading manure this fall due to the high number of manure storages contaminated with PED virus. It's a good reminder for the U.S., too.

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 was a big day at our house when our son brought home his Ascend One Limited Edition Gable Steveson wrestling shoes. If you follow wrestling, you know Gable.

Conflict. Everyone wants to avoid it, but experts say that's never a good move. 

It’s hard when sows die, says Luis Lopez, a breeding team lead at New Fashion Pork. The reality that you can do everything right and still experience loss on a farm is hard to deal with day in and day out.

Can watching videos boost hens' welfare and health? Iowa State University researchers believe it could. 

All manure is not the same. That's why a group of researchers is taking another look at manure nutrient "book values."

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is joining forces with AgNext at Colorado State University. On Aug. 2, they announced a strategic alliance to transform the next frontier of opportunity in livestock sustainability. 

Succession planning is difficult and time-consuming, but it is also a key step for a business that can grow into the future. Regardless of where you are in the process, you can always take another step.

A commitment to continuous learning is one thing that separates the best from the rest. And pork production is no exception. Experts weigh in on recently launched PQA Plus Version 5.0 and what it can do for the industry.

The Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch are among 218 environmental groups that sent a letter Tuesday to EPA Administrator Michael Regan asking him to unleash EPA’s powers on so-called “factory farms.”

From sow barn managers to CEOs, they agree the threats facing the global pork industry have similar themes. Here’s a look at what nine leaders have to say about top issues as we move into the second half of 2022.

As the ag workforce dwindles, decisionmakers are faced with a tough dilemma. Not wanting to stop working the land they love or leave communities they've been part of for generations, they must find a solution. 

After 30 years working in the field of rural mental health, Ted Matthews understands the factors that stress farmers and knows how to help them.

Where does farming's ‘people problem’ start? Aidan Connolly takes a look at the war for talent and what that means for the pork industry when it comes to finding, training, motivating and keeping the best workers.

Costs associated with SEC's controversial reporting requirements proposal on climate-related disclosures for investors would be significant and would lead to further industry consolidation, says NPPC's Michael Formica.

EPA hosted its fifth WOTUS roundtable last week with the Kansas Livestock Association, revealing murky waters in the WOTUS definition.

Zoey Dinkla spent her summers working for large integrators, gaining crucial experience. At the time, she did not fully appreciate her exposure to a variety of companies’ workflows, processes and ultimately, culture.

Environment, animal welfare, food safety, workers and financial viability – the five pillars of sustainability, according to Dr. Mitloehner of UC Davis.

Putting time into on-boarding greatly increases employee confidence and ensures they feel like they can help the farm and be seen as a contributing member of the team. Here's how on-boarding has improved retention.

Two of the most critical challenges facing pork producers are herd health and labor shortages. Unless solutions to these complex issues can be found and implemented, producers will struggle to maintain profitability.

From epidemic illnesses impacting pigs to falling commodity prices to increasing farm debt load, many factors cause stress among farmers. Learn how to recognize warning signs of stress and ways to deal with tough times.

“Reducing is not enough; we must do something different,” urged Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, during the Alltech ONE Conference on May 23.

Is putting up a new swine barn in southwest Wisconsin national news? When the Associated Press released a story about AV Roth’s plans to construct a new hog building, he admits he was a little surprised.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. celebrates 20 years of achievements and progress towards environmental, diversity, and stewardship goals.

Accelerating energy costs and a desire to further sustainable farming practices fueled The Maschhoffs' decision to break ground on a new 3.06-megawatt solar array at its Griggsville Feed Mill.

If we get it right, agriculture can, in fact, save the planet, said Jack Bobo, CEO of Futurity, during the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2022 Stakeholders Summit in Kansas City.

Farmers, livestock producers and others in the agriculture industry are part of core skin cancer statistics related to outdoor work, consistently ranking highest in overall sun exposure.

Join AgDay TV’s Clinton Griffiths and PORK editor Jennifer Shike on May 25 for the United Pork Americas Online Symposium on global pork production with Richard Herzfelder, Gira, and Nathan Losey, AgResource Company.

A little bit better is a little bit better, said Ted Matthews, director of Minnesota Rural Mental Health. Matthews dispels myths about mental health, counseling and anxiety on the farm.

The NPPC applaudes the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the comment period on its reporting requirements proposal on climate change-related information.

DOE will call for bids on 60 million barrels of oil come Fall 2022. However, the department anticipates deliveries will not be fulfilled until fiscal year 2023—when future oil prices and demand will be lower.

For Iowa State University's Jacek Koziel, studying how to have clean air and reduce odor is nothing new. He has been using UV light to filter out airborne pathogens and produce air that ends up smelling like toothpaste.

Even if you’re totally on board with the importance of sustainability, it can be daunting to consider what role you can play to move the needle in such a big conversation.

A proposed Clean Water Act regulation that could affect millions of acres of farmland is moving forward. Still, SCOTUS will hear a case that will clarify what CWA covers, likely sending it back to the drawing board.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan hints at a major uptick in renewable fuel blending obligations to be announced on June 3rd, as ethanol production is stunted by railway inefficiencies.

Although the meaning of sustainability has been subjected to a variety of interpretations, Animal Agriculture Alliance points out it is critical to understand sustainability is a continuous journey, not a destination.

To measure and continuously improve air quality in and around swine production facilities, the FFAR and NPB launch new air quality program.

Farmers and ag cooperative need to be on high alert this spring. That’s according to the FBI, which is predicting cyber criminals might attack the industry during planting and harvest. 

Alltech launches its first renewable energy system and adopts the use of compressed natural gas at its Serdán plant in Mexico.

Life on the farm is unpredictable at best – especially when many factors impacting your day are out of your control. Here's why it is important to be proactive when it comes to farm management. 

Carthage System dives deeper into the ripple effects that international labor has had on Rural America. With the increased need for international labor in rural communities comes an added demand for housing.

As much as our children may enjoy being out in the barn working with their animals, there are going to be some days where it’s hard not to groan about it a little. Here's how one mom tackles grumbling in the barn.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor will make an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for the second half of fiscal year 2022.