The Iowa Pork Producers Association is investing in the future of the pork industry by welcoming two college students as summer interns for 2026. Kaitlynn DeBlock of Aledo, Illinois, and Erin Driscoll of Williamsburg, Iowa, are gaining hands-on experience in communications, outreach, agricultural...

A new fair food favorite is heading to the Indiana State Fair!
The Indiana Pork Producers Association has unveiled its 2026 Pork Tent Signature Food: Cornbread & Que — featuring tender pulled pork piled high on warm cornbread and topped with a drizzle of hot honey.
Available daily August 7–23 at ...

Virginia Pork Council Annual Meeting Set for June 26 in Franklin, Virginia | Pork Industry News

FRANKLIN, Va. — Pork producers, industry stakeholders and members of the Virginia pork industry are invited to attend the 2026 Virginia Pork Council Annual Meeting on Friday, June 26, at Camp Communit...

Puck Enterprises to Host Pump School Field Days This July in Manning, Iowa

Pork producers and livestock industry professionals looking to sharpen their skills this summer have an opportunity to do just that when Puck Enterprises, Inc. hosts its Pump School Field Days on July 21–22 in Manning, Io...

Illinois Pork is looking for young biosecurity champions!
With county fair season underway, now is the perfect time to recognize Illinois youth who are helping protect pig health and strengthen biosecurity. Whether they're showing pigs, helping on the family farm, participating in 4-H or FFA, or ...

June 10 Pork Industry News Recap
In this episode of Pork Industry News, Rachel Fishback highlights stories impacting pork producers and the swine industry across the country.
Borgic Farms is investing in the future of pork production through leadership training in Illinois, helping develop the ne...

Zoetis Honors Outstanding Caregivers with 2026 Champions of Care Awards

DES MOINES, Iowa — During the 2026 World Pork Expo, Zoetis recognized three exceptional individuals whose dedication to pig care, team leadership, and the future of the pork industry earned them the company’s prestigious Cha...

Borgic Farms is investing in the future of the pork industry through leadership development and employee education. In this Pork Industry News update, Rachel Fishback shares how members of the Borgic Bridge to Development team recently attended the inaugural Team Lead Course in Springfield, Illin...

Indianapolis Tenderloin Week Returns June 8–14 with Specials, Prizes and a Celebration of Indiana Pork
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Tenderloin lovers, your week has officially arrived.
Indianapolis Tenderloin Week kicks off June 8 and runs through June 14, inviting consumers to enjoy one of Indiana's mos...

Looking for the world's best weed killer? Brian and Darren have you covered: it's 100% chemical-free and works in your lawn - just ask Brian's wife!

Manure should feed your plants, not season them! Brian and Darren explain how they make sure to get the recipe just right.

The Hefty brothers share their experiences with measuring manure, calculating yield after hail, and analyzing exactly what alfalfa needs. The Weed of the Week gets smoothed over. And Darren gives you free spray tips for your spray tips!

Management of a perennial crop is different from annuals. Brian and Darren discuss all the unique products and practices that will benefit your stand.

Who would have thought you could track forage intake, methane output and stalk your cows all with a tag?! Well, we are and we're loving this new tool for our ranch. Speaking of tools and support, learn more about a foundation designed to support farmers and ranchers during medical crises!

In this episode, we head to Nashville, TN to celebrate Ag Day on the Hill, where Governor Bill Lee officially proclaimed the day as Ag Day in Tennessee. It was so cold we didn’t get any footage of the actual event—but it was still a great experience being there and representing agriculture.

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Dr. Emily and her tech, Cierra, came out to the farm to help us disbud and dehorn a group of our heifers. Traditionally, this has always been done a certain way on the farm, but we’re making the shift to using disbudding paste as an earlier, lower-risk, and more cost-effective option for our calv...

From plop to crop, cow manure is a nutrient powerhouse! Darren digs into the math behind nature's recycling program.

In this episode, Drew rides passenger to Somerset, Kentucky to pick up our soybean meal from CRC — the protein source that’s been a game changer for our herd. Once he’s back home, we unload it straight into our grain bin. No more storing it in the gravity wagon and shoveling it out by hand — we’v...

It’s a crappy job, but it’s an important one. Routine barn clean up keeps alleyways clear of manure, stalls fresh, and cows comfortable. We’re spreading barn lime to help control moisture, reduce odor, and keep bedding clean and cozy for our cows and heifers. Comfortable cows plus clean barns mak...

The evolution of the pig pen in today's Ag Minute with Darren Hefty.

From a backyard hobby to a vertically integrated quail operation, Manchester Farms now produces 80,000 Pharaoh quail per week and distributes processed birds and quail eggs nationwide. Brittney Miller, whose family started the business over 50 years ago, shares the company's evolution, production...

Join us on the farm as we get our soybean meal delivered and mix feed for the cows! This is a big part of our daily routine that keeps our herd healthy and producing high-quality milk for Little Lou’s Creamery. From delivery to the mixer, see how feed comes together to fuel our dairy cows and our...

There's nothing like fresh corn on the cob in August... say all the deer in the Midwest! Darren Hefty introduces us to his regular dinner guests.

Beef prices are at record highs—and they may stay elevated well into the next decade. In this episode, Damian Mason outlines 10 compelling reasons to remain bullish on beef despite the traditional cattle cycle. From the collapse of fake meat alternatives to the rise of the MAHA (Meat At Home Agai...