Cargill, one of the world's largest agricultural companies, is undergoing significant changes in its executive team. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that its Global Head of Supply Chain and its Treasurer will both retire, signaling a major...
For nearly 15 years, Kelly Kortleever has played a key role at Pipestone Veterinary Services as a Health Technician, focusing on auditing biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare at sow farms. “Health is one of the most important drivers of...
Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. hosted its annual Organizational Awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 1st, 2025 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. This ceremony recognized the 2024 Christensen Farms Organizational Award winners for their outstanding contributions to the...
Joe Kleinsasser, a prominent figure in Saskatchewan agriculture and a member of the Rosetown Hutterite Colony, has been named the 2024 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion. The award was presented during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon,...
For Justin Weber and his family, farming is more than just a business—it’s been a way of life for generations. “I’m a fifth-generation farmer and the fourth-generation on this land here in Jesup,” Justin explains. His great-great-grandfather farmed near...
After 21 years with Frito-Lay, Dean Lueck made a career shift and joined Pipestone Management as the Truck Wash Manager over six years ago. Today, he leads a 12-person team responsible for washing and disinfecting 85 to 90 livestock...
Lee Johnston’s unwavering commitment to agriculture, advancing research, and mentoring future leaders has earned him the Minnesota Pork Distinguished Service Award. His journey from a dairy farm in Pennsylvania to becoming a respected expert in the pork industry highlights...
In the small town of Clinton, North Carolina, pig farmer James Lamb is the living embodiment of the old TV sitcom Cheers' theme song, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." With a population of around 8,300, nearly everyone in the...
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) is pleased to announce that Seth Mitchell from Raleigh, North Carolina, will take over the executive director position for NPPA in April of 2025. Mitchell will fill the vacancy created by retiring Al...
DanBred Canada is pleased to announce the hire of Brent Robinson, Technical Sales and Service Representative.
Brent has a long history in the pig industry and particularly the genetic part of the business. Brent’s father started as a small independent...