The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) is marking the end of an era as its longtime Executive Director, Al Juhnke, has announced his retirement. Juhnke has been a cornerstone of the Nebraska pork industry, advocating for producers, fostering growth,...

Introduction: Energy is a primary component of swine diets, contributing to growth, maintenance, reproduction, and lactation. Optimizing energy levels in feed formulations is essential for improving production efficiency while maintaining animal health. This technical paper examines the role of...

A recent seminar in Lincoln, Nebraska, focused on uncovering new and creative ways to use U.S. pork to meet the growing global demand. Hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the event brought together experts and international representatives, including...

A devastating fire has led to the destruction of a barn and the loss of livestock at a Pillen Family Farms facility near Platte Center. The fire, which occurred recently, has resulted in significant damage, with the barn being...

Jim Pillen, Nebraska's governor and founder of Pillen Family Farms, has significantly shaped the pork industry. On his first trade mission to Vietnam, he promoted Nebraska's pork exports, a market crucial to his enterprises. Pillen's businesses, including Wholestone Farms,...

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) presented three of its most prestigious awards during its annual convention held in Omaha from August 1-3. Kerres USA was honored with the "F.W. Witt Supplier of the Year" award. An active member...

Meet the new President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association.... Ryan Preister from Humphrey!

The NEW Education Director Hose De La Cruz on this week's program.....  

From the NE Pork Expo earlier this week in York, National Pork Board's Brett Kaysen on promoting pork and its producers in the future....

NE Pork Expo July 17th in York... A-FAN's Kris Bousquet talks about the featured presentation on gene editing in pork production...

former director on the National Pork Board Gene Noem from Ames, IA on the Ag View platform and its importance to the pork industry....

Steve Martin with A-FAN previews the NE Pork Expo set for July 17th in York...

Swine Influenza A Virus (IAV-S) imposes a significant impact on the pork industry and has been deemed a significant threat to global public health due to its zoonotic potential. The most effective method of preventing IAV-S is vaccination. While...

Pork Industry Report Part 2 Steve Hoefer LRP

Pork Industry Report - Highlights of latest Hogs & Pigs Report - Nick Stress, USDA Stats