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...
Standard Meat Company (SMC), a family-owned protein processing and packaging leader headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced the appointment of Jill Hunter as Senior Director of Sales Operations, a newly created leadership position.
In her role, Hunter will oversee...
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...
Seaboard Foods is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its farms and loadout crews as part of the Prairie Fresh Way All-Star program for the third quarter. This initiative celebrates top-ranking farms and crews across various areas that...
Florian and Betty Possberg, prominent pork producers from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, have been recognized for their lifetime contributions to the pork industry. The couple was honored with the Award of Distinction: Lifetime Achievement during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024,...
Mandy Matthiesen has been with PIPESTONE for 11 years, rising through the ranks to now manage the Information Bureau. She leads a six-person team responsible for ensuring accurate data reporting across the company’s sow farms. “Good data creates good...
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a distinguished professor and air quality specialist at the University of California, Davis, has been named to the National Air Quality Task Force. This prestigious appointment underscores Dr. Mitloehner’s expertise and ongoing contributions to the intersection...
At Iowa Select Farms, the people behind the operations are the heart of the company’s success. One such standout is Jason Paysen, a Senior Wean-to-Market Supervisor, who proudly celebrates nearly 25 years of dedication to the company. Overseeing 78...
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has welcomed Youngji Rho as their new Feed Ingredient and By-products Specialist. With a robust academic and professional background, Rho’s expertise is set to enhance innovation and efficiency in feed...
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,...