Understanding where your income stands compared to the industry average is a key factor in evaluating your career progress and trajectory in the pork industry. Our latest survey results offer a comprehensive overview of the salary trends across various...
Introduction
Worker health is essential to quality pork production. Worker health is typically assessed through pre-employment physicals and regularly occurring checkups of active employees as part of an overall occupational medicine and health promotion program. Pre-employment physicals can help...
A dive into the world of multi-site managers in the USA's pork industry offers a captivating look at the diverse range of earnings within this crucial role. Out of the 28 US-based respondents in our recent salary survey, it's...
In pork production, compensation trends don't always align with common expectations. A clear example of this can be observed in our recent salary survey which brings to light a surprising discovery: Small pork producers, in some instances, offer better...
We analyzed responses from 28 US-based multi-site managers, and the results defy conventional expectations. Among those working for Pork Powerhouses, we observed that the level of education, from high school graduates to those with Bachelor of Science degrees, didn't...
HyLife’s mission statement is at the heart of what we do – “We take care of communities.” Our employees embody this value through different initiatives where they live and work. Each year, we select people from across our company...
First and foremost, a big thank you goes out to all of the 275 swine professionals who took the time to participate in the survey. Your contributions are invaluable in shedding light on this crucial sector of the industry....
Today’s swine industry is more diverse than ever before. As it becomes more difficult to find a local workforce willing and able to work on American hog farms, many producers rely heavily on foreign-born labor, making up approximately 68%...
The calendar reads late June, and it wouldn't be surprising to hear you exclaim, “Half of the year is already behind us!” It's that phase of the year when we assess what we've achieved so far and, more crucially,...
Swine nutritionists work to formulate and analyze diets for swine, ensuring that they receive the proper nutrients for optimal health and growth. If you're considering a career in swine nutrition, there are several steps you can take to increase...