Rural Life
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.
On the heels of the recent debate, we’d like to know which presidential candidate, Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, you believe will have a more positive impact on agriculture.
Working on a succession plan for your operation? Here are a few key points to keep in mind.
Under the guidance of Iowa FFA and 4-H mentors, 16 Special Olympic athletes proudly presented their pigs in the Swine Barn during the Bacon Buddies® event.
First round of annual grant funding to support 21 local FFA chapter activities and operational needs.
Discovery Barn highlighted at the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls, SD, running from Aug. 2-10, 2024.
It’s not the mouth-watering aroma of baby back ribs smoking on the grill or the crowd of people gathered that makes the United Animal Health tent unique. What makes their “camp” so special are the men behind the grill.
With more than 65,000 pig farms in the U.S. today that’s a lot of pig farmers and different ways to raise pigs. Using social platforms allows producers to connect with other farmers and consumers.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis and focusing on her overall health was the impetus for Dawn Kress to start sharing online about raising pigs, motherhood and creating connection with others.
It’s not sharks, wolves, or bears that kill the most people—it’s wild pigs, and the numbers are trending up.
It’s important the friends, family, and business professionals close to farmers are prepared and able to effectively communicate in a mental health crisis.
From improved telehealth services to reimagined small-town hospitals, the National Rural Health Association is working to help folks in farm country tap into more and better medical care options.
Wearing a different hat every day, it would take 319 years to get through Scott Legried’s collection.
In an effort to combat hunger during the holiday season, Smithfield Foods, through its Helping Hungry Homes hunger relief program, generously contributed 64,576 hams to food banks across six states.
This year, three incidents rose to the top of the pork industry’s scandalous headlines.
We’ve rounded up some of the most memorable features of PorkBusiness.com in 2023, just in case you missed them the first time around.
USDA has granted Mr. Claus and his reindeer a special permit to enter the U.S., ensuring a seamless journey for the joy they bring each holiday season.
On Monday, Nov. 13—also World Kindness Day—the Cedar Rapids community was the focus of a “Thank You” celebration from Iowa’s pig farmers, for the support shown to those who work in bringing food from farm to table.
It’s Thanksgiving week, and special meals are being planned and prepared across the country. What’s on the menu at your celebration?
“The public doesn’t realize what these animals are capable of,” says wildlife trapper James Dean. “Unfortunately, you’re going to see more and more reports of people getting hurt in wild pig encounters.”
Succession planning can be a complex and emotionally charged process. Achieving consensus among family members, committing to the plan and understanding potential consequences are vital to secure the future of the farm.
When Max Miller opened the Pig Motel and charged 2 cents for room and board, the venture was about more than math.
Authorities first became aware of the incident when a man called 911 reporting his son was shooting at him. Dispatchers also received a call that livestock were running loose and there was a fire on the property.
While swine producers, professionals, organizations and companies celebrate #PORKtober this month, here’s a look at a few special notes as to why pork is truly worth celebrating every day of every month of every year.
Aerial Rug and Boundri use satellite imagery to create custom farm products - the most popular being rugs.
Smithfield Foods’ employees collected more than 25,000 lbs. of food, equating to over 21,000 meals, to support food banks and hunger relief initiatives during Hunger Action Month, an initiative by Feeding America.
Naomi Gretter, Kari Berg and Sky Hahn share a lot in common: teaching, motherhood and pig farming. Here’s why they quit their jobs and opened up a coffee truck in a quest to stop the “crazy life” and “grow slow.”
“Protein in often in short supply for food banks and this sponsorship allows those in need to have access to a nutritious, wholesome protein source—pork,” says Courtney Gray with Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council.
Three safety tips to follow near power lines and railroad crossings this fall.