Getting piggy with it

The 2023 Iowa Swine Day program will focus on sustainable pork production; production strategies for foreign animal disease and health; the future of pig farming; and Iowa State University research.

NPPC applauds introduction of bipartisan animal health bill

The legislation reauthorizes animal disease prevention and management programs.

More uncertainty for pork industry in a very uncertain market

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Proposition 12 has added “a whole bunch more uncertainty to a very uncertain market,” said Lee Schulz, Iowa State University ag economist and Extension livestock specialist.

SHIC funded study discovers first association between astrovirus and respiratory pathology in pigs

Astroviruses affect mammals and birds with infection typically resulting in gastroenteritis, neurologic disease, or asymptomatic infection.

Ohio’s pig farmers donate pork to new day ministries

Giving back is a regular part of the OPC’s Pork Power initiative, but it’s even more critical during uncertain economic times that are affecting so many.

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