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In this Pork Industry News feature, Rachel Fishback highlights the next generation of pork industry leaders competing in the 5th Annual FFA Swine Facility Management Contest, hosted by the Missouri Pork Association in partnership with the...

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In an industry built on reliability, integrity, and people who show up every day to keep pork production moving — today we’re honoring one of those behind-the-scenes leaders.

After 15.5 years of service, Dean Feikes, Iowa Falls warehouse assistant, is stepping into a well-earned retirement from ...

The 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship application deadline is coming up fast, closing Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Graduate students enrolled in swine-related programs are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship through the National Pork Industry Foundation, designed to support advanced education...

Pork Industry Jobs: Swine Companies Hiring Now Across the Midwest and Beyond
Pork Industry Jobs: Swine Companies Hiring Now Across the Midwest and Beyond

If you’re looking for a career in the pork industry, now is the time to take the next step. Pork producers, swine operations, and ag-related c...

MANKATO, Minn. — A longtime leader in the pork industry is being recognized for his lasting impact on agribusiness, rural communities, and pork production.

Gary Koch, a foundational leader at Christensen Farms, was honored last week with the Futures Builder Award from GreenSeam during the organi...

QC Supply Launches Holiday Raffle for Pork Producers and Livestock Farmers

Holiday raffle season is officially underway, and QC Supply is celebrating across its store locations with a customer giveaway designed for pork producers, pig farmers, and livestock professionals.

Now through December 1...

Pork Industry News: Big Ten Rivalry Leads to $2,000 Pork Donation to Indiana Food Banks

A friendly Big Ten Championship rivalry between Ohio Pork and Indiana Pork Farmers turned into a win for families in need just a few days ago — proving once again that pork producers know how to bring the hea...

Iowa Community Rallies Around Local Pork at North Liberty Tenderloin Event
Copper Boar - American Pub & Brenneman Pork, Inc Serve Iowa’s Signature Sandwich to Support Local Families
NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA — The heart of Iowa agriculture was on full display as community members gathered for one of th...

Pork Industry Experts to Gather at 2025 Passion for Pigs Seminar in Boonville, Missouri | Pork Industry News

BOONVILLE, MO—The annual Passion for Pigs Seminar will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Isle of Capri Hotel, bringing together pork producers, veterinarians, and ag profess...

Pork Checkoff Serves Up Holiday-Inspired Recipes for 2025
Pork Industry News with Rachel Fishback

As families across America gear up for Thanksgiving, many households are sticking with the classic centerpiece — a beautifully roasted turkey. And as always, this season remains a major celebration ...

Give A Ham Challenge Kicks Off, Calling on America to Fight Hunger With Pork Donations | Pork Industry News with Rachel Fishback

The National Pork Producers Council has officially launched the 2025 #GiveAHam Challenge, rallying pork producers, industry partners, and families across the nation to...

Iowa’s Pork Producers Kick Off Operation Christmas Meal on December 5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and travels to multiple Iowa communities handing out free pork loin to anyone.

Iowa Select Farms and Iowa’s pork producers are helping Iowans step into the holiday season with one of the state’s ...

Iowa Pork Producers Donate 38,000 Servings of Pork to Fight Hunger Across Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), in partnership with Fareway Stores, Inc., has once again stepped up to support local families and fight food insecurity across the state. Together, they d...

ASV Foundation Honors Animal Welfare Leader with Angela Baysinger Memorial Scholarship

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) continues its strong commitment to advancing production animal welfare through the Angela Baysinger Memorial Scholarship — an annual award rec...

The National Pork Producers Council is celebrating one of its own this week.
Dr. Jeremy Pittman — a respected pork industry leader and current NPPC board member — has been inducted into the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame.

Dr. Pittman joins nearly 100 influential figures recognized for their out...

Honoring Our Heroes with Pork and Gratitude 🇺🇸 Pork Industry News

This Veterans Day, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation and Iowa Select Farms are helping communities across Iowa say thank you in a delicious way. Through the Pork for Patriots program, 214 veteran-based organizations received pork...

Pride of Pork: Washington County Fair Bacon Buddies Episode
Join Pride of Pork at the Washington County Fair as we celebrate local 4-H and FFA youth showing livestock and bringing the community together for the heartwarming Bacon Buddies event. Watch these incredible kids showcase their passion f...

Pride of Pork – The Voice & Smell of the World Pork Expo!

If you’ve ever walked through the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, you’ve heard the iconic voice and smelled the mouthwatering aroma coming from the BIG GRILL. It’s a tradition that draws crowds—and keeps them coming back.
In this episode ...

Join Rachel Fishback, host of Pride of Pork on Acres TV, as she interviews Josh Maschhoff, President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield for Illinois Bacon Day! 🥓🇺🇸

In this exclusive episode, Josh Maschhoff shares how Illinois Bacon Day celebr...

Welcome to Pride of Pork, where we celebrate the rich pork industry heritage and the dedicated producers behind it. In this episode, we take you to the heart of the Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival—a vibrant showcase of local flavors, chefs, and agricultural excellence.

Our journey brings us to t...

Get ready to savor the highlights of the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress Taste Competition and Reception!

Held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, this final Taste event brought together Iowa’s top chefs, local wineries, and breweries to celebrate the state’s rich pork heritage. The competition sho...