Boar's Head Brand has announced the appointment of renowned food safety expert Frank Yiannas as its Chief Food Safety Advisor. Yiannas, who previously served as the Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug...
Kylee Deniz, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Pork Council, has been named the 2024 Diamond Hats Agricultural Woman of the Year.
Raised on a hay and livestock farm in Colorado, Kylee’s passion for agriculture began early, leading to success in...
Iowa Select Farms recently celebrated two of its dedicated employees, Mikey Shields and Gabe McWilliams, for their remarkable service and contributions to the pork production industry.
Mikey Shields, a valued team member for 30 years, began his career as an...
Sudário Roberto Silva Junior, a PhD student at the University of Minnesota, is the newest Real Pork Scholar. Originally from Brazil, Sudário has always had a passion for animal science, growing up with pigs, cows, and chickens. His research...
Smyrna Sow Farm, managed by Adam Swalla, has been recognized with the prestigious SelectCare Excellence Award for its invaluable contributions to agriculture and groundbreaking medical research. The farm, located in eastern Clarke County, cares for 7,500 sows, producing high-quality...
Olivia Hanlon has joined the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) team as the new communications manager. She comes to IPPA from Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, where she served for four years as an agricultural and natural...
Cathy Bryan is a key figure at PIPESTONE, exemplifying the core value of teamwork through her 26 years of dedicated service as Lab Manager. Her role is crucial in ensuring precision and reliability in the lab’s operations, directly supporting...
A new director at NOVUS is driving innovation at the intelligent nutrition company.
Gaurav Shah recently joined NOVUS as the new associate director of innovation and business development. He is responsible for routing Novus’ innovation pipeline and strategy in the...
Christensen Farms, one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Howard to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic leadership change comes as part...
Dr. Temple Grandin, animal care expert and autism advocate, served as keynote speaker
Last weekend, Niman Ranch, the pioneering natural meat brand, honored its network of over 500 hog farmers and, through the company’s Next Generation Foundation, awarded more than...