Move preserves OPC’s hard-fought priorities on foreign animal disease preparedness, a sustainable future, and data privacy.
After much political debate, Ohio’s pig farmers are thanking Gov. Mike DeWine for signing the $90.5 billion 2026-27 operating budget into law earlier this...
On behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers, Nathan Schroeder, president of the Ohio Pork Council (OPC) and farmer from Leipsic, Ohio (left), presented a check for $5,000 to Rod McGuire, vice president of food resources for the Greater Cleveland Food...
Jess Stevens, pork producer from Waynesville, Ohio (second from left) presented a check for $5,000 of pork on behalf of Ohio’s pig farmers for the Freestore Foodbank. The funds will be used to distribute pork throughout the 20-county region...
ntestinal parasites may not get the headlines that PRRS or ASF do, but they continue to be a hidden threat to swine productivity—especially in systems where pigs have outdoor access. Understanding who these parasites are, their life cycles, and...
Ohio Pork Council President Nathan Schroeder (far left) presents the Ohio Pork Industry Excellence Award to Jim Albaugh who is joined by his family members (left to right), Dixie Albaugh, Dakota Albaugh, Sheri Albaugh, and Dennis Albaugh.
A true highlight...
The 2025 edition of the Ohio Pork Congress promises to be bigger and better than ever during its two-day run at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio, Feb. 4-5. Featuring in-depth presentations and discussions on swine...
Rep. Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), a cosponsor of Ohio H.B. 503, stood before the Ohio House multiple times this year to ensure passage of the bill, which passed unanimously, 89-0, in June, followed by a 31-0 vote in the Ohio...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced a state investment of $14 million to improve and expand meat harvesting and processing facilities across Ohio.
"Meat harvesters and processors help keep...
Today’s filing creates Motion to Intervene
In a move designed to protect Ohio farmers from non-science-based environmental restrictions, the Ohio Pork Council has led a group of 11 agricultural groups from across the state to seek a legal intervention to...
After earning the highest votes for both rib and pulled pork this year, the team from Ale Yeah BBQ, Delaware, Ohio, (center) took top honors in both categories. Judges shown include Adam Heffron, Executive Director, Ohio Expo Center &...