Swaggerty’s Farm, a family-owned pork sausage maker, is set to expand its production capacity for the second time in four years at its headquarters in eastern Tennessee. The company announced plans to construct a 50,000-square-foot facility that will significantly...
A federal judge has denied the U.S. Department of Labor’s request for a temporary restraining order against Tosh Farms, a pork company based in Henry, Tennessee, accused of retaliating against employees who questioned their pay.
Judge S. Thomas Anderson of...
Feedworks USA, Ltd., is thrilled to announce Tommy Shipp, Ph.D., as its technical services manager for the southeastern U.S., consulting with customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Dr. Shipp brings a wealth...
NPPC Engages in NAFB's 'Washington Watch' to Address Key Agricultural Issues
This week, NPPC President Lori Stevermer, alongside several NPPC staff members, participated in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) annual "Washington Watch" forum in Washington, D.C.
Stevermer was joined...
On Wednesday, Illinois Pork Producers took their message, along with some sizzling bacon, to the state capitol. Led by Jennifer Tirey, executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, the initiative aimed to engage urban legislators who may lack...
Each year, since 2011, The Maschhoffs recognize an employee who has displayed the company core values through key business decisions and leadership actions. The Core Values award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the outstanding commitment of a single...
The Swine Contract Library (SCL), established under the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999, has undergone a complex journey since its inception. Initially implemented by the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) in 2003, the SCL faced challenges...
regions of Oklahoma and Texas, feral hogs persist as a significant nuisance, wreaking havoc on crops and posing a threat to livestock health. Conventional removal techniques like traps and hunting have proven insufficient against the rapidly proliferating hog populations....
Amidst concerns over California’s Proposition 12, an Iowa pork producer sees a glimmer of hope in the forthcoming farm bill.
Trish Cook, hailing from Winthrop and a former president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, expresses optimism about potential remedies...
Over 100 pork producers convened in Washington, DC for NPPC's spring Legislative Action Conference, engaging in crucial discussions with lawmakers on key issues facing the U.S. pork industry. The conference served as a platform for producers to advocate for...