When we come together as a company and as a community, we can create positive change that reaches far beyond ourselves.
Carolyn Lee is evaluating a novel nanoparticle-based African swine fever virus vaccine platform in a biosafety level 3 facility equipped to safely work with the virus in containment.
Isabel Rodriguez is studying boar fertility and the steps leading up to fertilization through the technique of in vitro fertilization.
Here’s a look at some familiar faces in the pork industry who credit FFA with helping them find their way into the pork industry and how it changed their lives.
Seth Mitchell will fill the vacancy created by retiring Al Juhnke.
There’s just something about the way love sparks in a pig barn. For the Archers and the Sidwells, this proved to be the perfect place for authenticity, trust and friendship to explode into a love that has stood the test of time.
The swine barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is the site where many pork love stories have begun. For the Bakkers, it was even the site of their honeymoon.
Here’s why the leader of one of the most active state pork organizations in the country believes strongly in the power of communication.
Some days are harder than others, especially when your livelihood depends on factors outside of your control. But the good days remind Zach and Katlyn Cain why they do what they do. Here’s the first in our #porklovestories series.
What keeps a family farming operation going strong for more than 100 years?
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
There are challenges that come with the process, but also hidden opportunities that can help the rising generation build for the future.
From protecting farmers’ freedom to operate to balancing family and career, Oklahoma Pork Council’s executive director shares how teamwork makes it possible.
Although there’s nothing like being in the show ring for 18-year-old Hannah Miller, one thing that comes close is being able to raise hogs for other kids to show and support them in chasing after their dreams. Meet the latest guest on The PORK Podcast.
During a time when many people were cutting back and trying to minimize expenses, Joel Huber decided it was time to invest in facility improvements to help their operation be more competitive.
Before he went to kindergarten, Joel Huber was already the topic of conversation among farmers in Wellman, Iowa.
Thaddeus Bergschneider has been elected as the 2024-2025 National FFA President.
Every day, 11,200 Americans turn 65, resulting in over 4 million new retirees annually. This trend presents a significant challenge for the pork industry.
Farming is tough. For Jenna Siegel Meteer of Bement, Ill., creating her own cookbook was a little way she could help farm families thrive during planting and harvest and stock show families survive state fair season.
Five reasons why you should attend the 2025 Top Producer Summit.
Who should attend? If any of these four challenges sound familiar, The DIRTT Project aims to help you and provide clarity.
Gen Z’s challenges aren’t just academic; they’re personal, says Jill Bramble, president and CEO of 4-H. Many young people say they are falling short, unable to envision a successful future where they feel connected to their friends, families, and communities.
My goal is to tell the story behind the story in everything I do. But sometimes the stories extend past the space allowed. That’s why I’m starting The PORK Podcast.
Just like inflammation has negative implications on humans, it also creates challenges for growing pigs. Inflammation’s impact on pig growth can have a sizable impact on profitability.
Phillip Hord and Jessica Stevens are two examples of what happens when pig farmers think outside of the box to grow demand and build confidence in U.S. pork among consumers.
Fifteen years ago, Audubon, Iowa, was the typical picture of rural decline. Disheveled downtown buildings and vacant storefronts signaled the death of small businesses and a sense of community. Then, a small group of people decided to change that.
Why all the fuss over community in rural America these days? For Jason Hocker, AMVC partner and veterinarian, it’s simple.
Sudário Roberto Silva Junior is digging into the effects of postbiotics on sow performance and the microbiome of both sows and their offspring in his research at the University of Minnesota.
Beth Stevermer is pursuing a law degree so she can help create more transparency in the food industry, especially to prevent mislabeling of products and prevent consumers from receiving misinformation.