How do Dura Trac floors stand up to the Durability Test? Josh took a floor out back to test it out. After dragging it around on the loose gravel and driving over it with a truck, we are happy...

In this episode, we dive into the benefits of brewers yeast for nursery pigs with Dr. Tom Weber, Director of Nutrition Solutions at Kent Nutrition Group. Learn how MicroGold|MC, an innovative product from Innovative Solutions, is helping producers improve...

Today’s college student often relies on food in two ways: quick and easy. Of course, students often look at the cost, and occasionally nutrition. Pork has an important role in the household meals of many, including students, because it...

The companies are sponsoring a competitive speaking event for young adults during World Pork Expo NOVUS and Nutra Blend are again partnering to bring a speaking competition back to this year’s World Pork Expo in June in the United States. Hosted...

Merck Animal Health has introduced ARMATREX™, a novel spray-on antimicrobial solution now available to U.S. producers as part of a strategic partnership with Good Salt™ Life, LLC. Designed to enhance biosecurity in swine and other livestock environments, ARMATREX creates...

Daily’s Premium Meats has announced a major $95 million expansion at its bacon processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. This substantial investment will double the facility’s production capacity and add 115 new full-time jobs, reinforcing the company's commitment to...

A longtime regional meat processor and its sister company have closed their doors, marking another shake-up in the protein supply chain that includes pork. Weinstein Wholesale Meats, based in Forest Park, Illinois, and Midwest Perishable Industries (MPI), headquartered in...

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the recently released reconciliation package from the House Agriculture Committee. “America’s pork producers recognize and greatly appreciate the tireless efforts by...

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In this episode, Tork and Sawyer open up the barn doors for another no-holds-barred Q&A, tackling questions submitted by you, the listeners. They kick things off with a quick update on the family farm—think muddy fields, stuck trucks, and...

County pork organizations across Iowa demonstrated remarkable generosity in 2025, donating over 18,000 pounds of pork—equal to nearly 75,000 servings—as part of the annual Pork in the Pantry program. Led by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), the program saw...

Recent developments in international trade are opening new doors for the U.S. animal feed industry, creating expanded market access and reducing barriers for exporters. The United States and China have agreed to a temporary reduction in tariffs, providing relief to...

Argentina has officially launched its first-ever pork export to the Philippines, marking a major milestone for the country’s growing pork industry. The initial shipment consisted of pork offal, a product not commonly consumed locally, creating a value-added export opportunity...

Merck Animal Health has announced a major $895 million investment to expand its manufacturing and research and development facilities in De Soto, Kansas. This marks the company’s largest economic development project to date and one of the most significant...

NPPC President and Ohio producer Duane Stateler and several NPPC staff participated in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) annual “Washington Watch” issues forum in Washington, DC. Joining Stateler were NPPC’s Maria C. Zieba, vice president of government affairs;...