Restaurant: Pasture and Plenty, Madison, WI
2024 Hog Farmer Appreciation Dish: Summer Raspberry Mousse with polenta cake, bacon tuile, balsamic reduction, fresh basil and raspberries
Christy McKenzie of Pasture and Plenty has a simple, but lofty driving mission behind her restaurant....
Bacon prices have been on the rise, capturing the attention of consumers and industry experts alike. While inflation has played a role, the reasons behind these increases are multifaceted, impacting not only grocery store prices but also pork producers...
Wholestone Farms Cooperative Inc. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for serious safety violations following a March investigation. OSHA’s findings include three “serious” violations, resulting in proposed fines totaling $36,873.
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The Illinois pork industry is making significant strides as top producers, industry representatives, and stakeholders gather this week for a pivotal meeting. The event, hosted by the Illinois Pork Producers Association, is set to explore the latest challenges and...
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have released a joint statement announcing an end – at least temporarily – to the work stoppage that shut down East and Gulf Coast ports earlier this week.
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In a significant development for the Lancaster meat processing industry, Clemens Food Group has announced plans to close the Kunzler & Co. plant, resulting in the layoff of 193 workers. The Kunzler facility, known for producing hot dogs, bacon,...
Smithfield Foods, in partnership with the Oklahoma Pork Council, closed out Hunger Action Month today with an astounding 33,000-pound pork donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
“At Smithfield Foods, we take the honor of feeding our neighbors very...
An Iowa pork producer is taking steps to expand his operation, aiming to create new opportunities for the next generation and ensure the long-term sustainability of the family farm.
Scott Albrecht, who farms near Carroll, Iowa, is looking to expand...
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The Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC), a coalition of agricultural groups co-founded and managed in part by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), recently held a major workshop on managing phosphorus in collaboration with the U.S. Department of...
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With Congress on recess and lawmakers focused on re-election campaigns, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is keeping the pressure on Capitol Hill to address the negative impacts of California’s Proposition 12 on the U.S. pork industry.
NPPC recently...