Court Dismisses Challenges to Air Emissions Agreements
The National Pork Producers Council applauds a federal court ruling dismissing challenges to the validity of air emissions agreements between the Environmental...
North Carolina Keeps Swine Lagoons
Despite press reports to the contrary, legislation in North Carolina that was passed by the General Assembly does not phase out existing swine lagoons, according to a spokesman for the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC)...
Dykhuis Farms Grows Responsibly
As a Michigan operation expands, it implements an environmentally balanced nutrient management plan to address groundwater concerns and increase nutrient...
NPPC Beefs Up Lobbying Efforts
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is asking for more help from the pork industry to counteract strong lobbying efforts from animal rights activists...
Carefully Evaluate Disposal Options
Pork producers should be prepared to handle emergencies and not wait until large numbers of pigs suddenly die. As states continue to modify environmental...
Horizontal Composter Handles Mortalities
The medium-sized Biovator was tested for compliance with Canadian regulations at a 1,250-sow farrow-to-finish unit. Handling the inevitable mortalities...
Iowa Pork Industry Proves Resilient
At $4.3 billion, the Iowa pork industry comprised 54% of the total cash receipts for livestock and related products in the state, according to statistics...
Producers Take Steps to Secure Their Futures
Two independent pork producers show that family-owned hog operations are alive and well in the nation's top hog state...
Saluting the Masters
Our annual “state of the industry” report is always one of the most interesting and invigorating issues to write and produce each year. I'm hopeful that you find this issue equally so as you read...
Livestock Coalition Lends a Helping Hand
A new organization was launched to help grow new and existing livestock enterprises in Iowa, and navigate regulations and siting. Despite rumors to the...
