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Popular Pig — 273 episodes
The Founding Story of Iowa Craft Meats | Dwight Mogler
Taste What Pork Can Do®: Connecting Campaign Results to Producer Value | Lee Schulz, Kiersten Hafer, Jesse Heimer
Ground Pork’s Untapped Potential and How to Win with Consumers | Sarah Showalter & Will Brunt
AI, PigFlow, and Critical Thinking
The Real Science Behind Farm Disinfectants | Jose Ramirez
Becoming a Better Leader for Your Team | Jose Santiago
Different Path for Beef and Pork Processing | Kit Laramore & Joe Galasso
What Drives Mortality in Grow-Finish Pigs | Dr. Daniel Linhares and Dr. Edison Magalhaes
Building Teams, Solving PRRS, and Leading Through Change | Dr. Bill Christianson
Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience in Australian Pork | Edwina Beveridge
An Australian Approach to Balancing Welfare and Economics in Pork Production | Steve Coleman
Eliminating PRRS and Protecting the U.S. Herd | Dr. Dustin Oedekoven
How to Reduce Wean to Finish Mortality Without Guessing | Nat Stas
Pork Demand Must Be a Priority | Al Wulfekuhle
The Real Cost of Mortality and Why It Matters | Dr Derald Holtkamp
Building Farmer Grade on Trust, Not Claims | Sawyer and Tork Whisler
Novel Strategies to Select for Livability | Jenelle Dunkelberger, PhD
Modernizing Execution in Pig Production | P.J. Corns
The Real Economics Behind Pig Livability | Dr. Clayton Johnson
Taste, Data, and the Future of Pork | Kiersten Hafer
Crawling Before Running: Making AI Practical in the Swine Industry | Dr. Ben Blair
Understanding Swine Respiratory Disease and Supporting Herd Health | Dr. Jeff Okones
Sow Lameness: The Silent Productivity Killer | Dr. Lucas Rodrigues
Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others | Twyla Stevens
In PA, Taste What Pork Can Do™ Brand Campaign Connects with Consumers | Courtney Gray
Fighting Lameness Part 2: From Claws to Care — How Nutrition Builds Stronger Sows | Ton Kramer
From 600 Sows to Prop 12: Health, People, and Practical Growth | Brian Martin
Turning Challenge Into Opportunity | Kyle Schulte
Carroll Family Farms: From Local Roots to Global Reach | John Carroll
A Credible Path to Lower-Carbon Pork | Lindsay Case
Split Suckling vs. Science: What the Data Says | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
What Really Moves the Needle on Pig Livability | Dr. Joel DeRouchey
Fighting Lameness with Nutrition and Management | Ton Kramer
Reducing Pre-Weaning Mortality Through Smarter Feeding | Willem Steyn
Rethinking Animal Welfare for Stronger Pigs and Farms | Dr. Yolande Seddon
Fixing Sow Prolapses on Farm | Dr. Lauren Glowzenski
The Fourth Revolution: Digitizing Pork Production | Oscar Toledano & Tyler Leete
Cracking the Code on Market Hog Transport Losses | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
Taste What Pork Can Do: Marketing That Meets the Moment | Neal Hull & Tony Manker
Navigating Risk, Renewal, and the Next Generation | Chris Ford
Turning Sludge into Sustainability | Jordan Phasey
Creating Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders Through Experience and Trust | Shonda Sammons
Navigating Leadership in Ag and Beyond | Gary Weihs
Rethinking GDU Design for Longevity and Profitability | Emily Pottorf & Dr. Dalton Obermier
A New Way to Fight PRRS | Dr. Tom Campi
Creating a Playbook for Animal Welfare | Mallory Strickland
Getting Real About AI: When It’s Worth It and When It’s Not | Kyle Leistikow
What Every Farm Should Know About Transport Biosecurity | Dr. Karine Talbot
From Feed Mill Roots to Prop 12 Reality | Ryan Hunter & Jarred Lorenz
Designing Better Barns for Pigs and People | Dr. Monique Pairis-Garcia
The Real Reason Digitization Matters in Pork Production | Dr. James Lowe
Taste What Pork Can Do: A Bold Campaign to Ignite Demand | David Newman & Rob Brenneman
Reclaiming Control and Reinventing Pork Production | Joe Kerns
Faith, Farming, and Forward Thinking | Matthew Gross
Advocating for Agriculture in a Time of Change | Duane Stateler
Strengthening Gilt Development for Long-Term Productivity | Jennifer Patterson
From Gilt to Sow: Setting Her Up for Success | Lori Kociemba
The Future of Pork: Flavor, Demand, and a Whole Hog Strategy | Patrick Fleming & Jennifer Tirey
Bridging Generations in Agriculture: Rethinking Workforce and Leadership | Kristen Cumming
Balancing Welfare and Productivity in Swine Care | Kurt Preugschas, DVM
Rethinking Pig Welfare: Beyond the Basics | Dr. Martyna Lagoda
Improving Pig Livability: A Continued Collaborative Effort | Dr. David Rosero
Building a Biosecurity Blueprint: Advancing Science-Based Policies | Dr. Scott Dee
Digitizing Biosecurity to Prevent Disease Outbreaks | Rob Hannam
Evaluating a New Antibiotic: Insights from Field Trials | Dr. Kyle Nisley
Building Trust Through Authentic Branding in Agriculture | Dave Morton
Strategic Water Management and AgTech Innovation | Patrick Henry
Empowering Farms with Technology and Compliance | Melissa Bradford & Azael Romero
Risk Management in Pork Production | Chris Ford & Val Weis
Gene Editing and Sustainability in Pork Production | Banks Baker
Navigating Economic Volatility in Agriculture | Matt Erickson
Advancing Swine Genetics Through Digital Phenotyping | Dr. Eric Psota
Navigating Change in Swine Farming and Finance | Steve Malakowsky
The Journey to Reduce Piglet Crushing with SmartGuard® | Matthew Rooda & Abe Espinoza
Next-Generation Biosecurity for Swine Health | Dr. Scott Dee
Building an Investable Agriculture Ecosystem | Glenn Argenbright
Teaching Grit and Leadership Beyond the Farm | Chad Greenway
Navigating Ag-Tech Innovation and Investment | Joel Harris
Leveraging Data for Smarter Farm Equipment Decisions | Kyle McMahon
Innovating Swine Health with Elanco’s Non-Antibiotic Solutions | Jenna Seltzer & Angela Vaske
Essential Winter Prep for Your Barn | Nicholas Lehman
Navigating Swine Infrastructure and Technology | Dr. Hyatt Frobose
The Evolution of Swine Management Services | Mark Rix, Ron Ketchem, and Nicole Boettger
Unlocking Pork’s Flavor Potential | Patrick Fleming
Champions of Care in Pork Production | Wes Lack
Advancing Needle Safety for a Stronger Pork Industry | Greg Hastings
Leveraging AI for R&D Tax Credits in Agriculture | Hillary Dubé and Dominic Vitucci
Transforming Farm Biosecurity and Expanding into New Markets | Martijn Schippers
From Ag to Tech: Dave’s Journey | Dave Parks
The New North Star for Pork | Dr. David Newman and Bill Even
Innovative Approaches in Pig Farming | Brent Hershey
Balancing Family, Farming, and Technology | Drew and Kali Ott
Breaking Barriers in Agriculture | Barb Determan
Passion for Pigs and Community | Erin Brenneman
World Pork Expo Changes and Industry Innovations | Alex Adams, Marcel Schubert, Chris Grant
Mastering Biosecurity in Swine Production | Stuart Heller
Bridging Hutterite Traditions and Pork Industry Innovation | Anne Miller
Transforming Pork Safety | Dr. Paul Sundberg
PigFlow’s Role in Improving Farm Operations | Mandy Dutton
From Music to Food: A Culinary Journey with Pork | Eddie Zamora
PigFlow in Action | Dakota Steber
Adapting and Communicating in Pork Production | Ed Tice
Decoding the Farm Bill & Unlocking R&D Potential | Secretary Mike Johanns & Tim Taschner
Four Pillars of Sow Robustness Part II: Nutrition and Sow Care | Dr. Steve Dritz
Four Pillars of Sow Robustness Part I: Genetics & P1 Development | Dr. Sergio Canavate & Dr. Saskia Bloemhof
Evolving with the Times: Navigating Change in the Pork Industry | Larry Bertrand
Transforming Agriculture through Servant Leadership | Andrew Leikvoll
From Mixed Practice to Swine Specialist | Dr. Randy Jones
The Founding of Freking Cattle | Brad Freking
Strategic Acquisitions in Manufacturing | Jeff Schellenberg
Edgewood Locker’s Journey of Innovation and Family Tradition | Luke Kerns
Understanding Prop 12’s Impact on Animal Welfare | Dr. Cara Haden
Family-Driven Innovation in South African Pork Production | CP Kriek
Cultivating an Interest in Animal Agriculture | Gracee Poorman
The Story of a Pork Industry Veteran | John Nickel
Experiencing Streptococcus Zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo) | Dr. Ryan Tenbergen and Dr. Matheus Costa
Demeter’s Founding Story & Role in the Modern Swine Industry | Dr. Martin Bonneau
Animal Agriculture in the Eyes of Venture Capital | Tony Simpson
The Founding Story of NutriQuest | Steve Weiss
Apiam Animal Health & The Future of The Swine Industry | Dr. Chris Richards
The Role of Technology in Transportation Biosecurity | Rob Hannam
Transforming a Business into a Globally Recognizable Brand | Natalia Rimi Heisterkamp
Pork production and how the industry is working together to ensure herd health | Daniel Linhares, DVM, MBA, PhD
Transportation Biosecurity | Dr. Erin Kettlekamp & Dr. Andy Holtcamp
NPB’s Domestic Market Development Strategy | Kiersten Hafer & Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
The Infamous Boyd | Boyd Rice & Chris Grant
The Power of Plasma | Dr. Joe Crenshaw
The Pork Board’s Multicultural Market Development Plan | José de Jesús
The Rooda Family’s Evolution in the Pork Business | Daniel Rooda & Sid Rooda
Biosecurity: The Intersection of Human Health & Animal Agriculture | Dr. Jose Ramirez
The Code | Ross Bernstein
Pork Board Through the Years | Mike Telford, Danita Rodibaugh, and David Newman
Griess Farms Founding Story | Nathan Griess
ASF Successes and Failures…A Tour Overseas| Dr. Dustin Oedekoven
Establishing A Winning Culture On The Farm | Janae Metzger
The Pork Industry Immersion Program Partnership | Seth Mitchell
Pig Talk | Matthew Rooda & Chris Grant
The Manager Bought The Farm | Dustin Coleman
Winning the Insect Biosecurity War | Tom Pastor
Wean-Finish Efficiencies – The Often Overlooked Areas | Nat Stas
Building a More Sustainable Future | Todd Heisterkamp
The Making of a Swine Savant | Dr. Hyatt Frobose
The Artistry of Meat | Chef Matt Pickard
Feed Biosecurity Measures to Mitigate Possible Viral Exposure | Dr. Matt Ackerman
Stress Management & Food Bullying | Michele Payn
Advances In Grow-Finish Mortality | Dr. Mike Tokach
2023 World Pork Expo Preview
Cultivating The Future of Agriculture | Scott Stump
Providing the Best Life For Pigs | Dr. Cara Haden
Transforming Healing in Healthcare & Developing SwineSeal
National Pork Board Market Update | Bill Even & Joe Kerns
A Political Strategists Take On Farm Policy | Anne MacMillan
Experiencing the Pork Leadership Institute | Phillip Hord & John Wesley Hairr
The Spanish Market and Consumer Expectations | Oscar Toledano
The Founding Story of Innovative Heating | Chris Grant
Semen Collection & Storage | John Quackenbush
International Market Development | Bill Luckey & Jess Campbell
Venture Capital & Funding Ideas in Agriculture | David Speller
Sustainability | Gary Asay & Amy Skoczlas Cole
Effects of Fostering Strategies on Pig Performance | John Sonderman
Exploring Sow Mortality | Dr. Clayton Johnson
China, ASF, and the Future of Pig Production | Dr. John Carr
Mythbusting 2.0 | Bob Ruth & Heather Hill
PigEasy’s Founding Story | Dave Klocke
A State of Corn & Pigs | Dean Meyer
Labor and Immigration Reform in Agriculture | Kyle Farmer
Do We Think Pigs Are Happy? | Dr. David Beggs
Global Affairs In The Swine Industry | Dr. Jim Lowe
Talkin’ PRRS | Dr. Brandi Burton & Dr. Amanda Reever
Debunking Myths about Sustainability & Nutrition in Animal Agriculture | Tara Vander Dussen
Biosecurity Is A Journey | Dr. Derald Holtkamp
Oops We Did It Again | Joe Kerns
Digital Farm & Technology Insights | David Speller
Proposals Impacting Animal Agriculture | Elizabeth Rumley
Our Great Resignation | Emily Erickson
The Supreme Court Hearing of Prop 12 | Michael Formica
Biosecurity Bootstrapped: An Entrepreneurs Journey
The Creation of Genvax Technologies | Joel Harris
The Founding Story of Dykhuis Farms | Joseph Dykhuis
What All Graduating Veterinarians Must Know | Dr. Rebecca Robbins
Managing the Profitability of Barrows and Gilts | Chris Opschoor
We Have No Data…We Have No Automation | Andrew McKenzie
The Past, Present, and Future of Supply Chain and Inflation | Chris DuBois
Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining a High Performing Team | Shonda Sammons
We Must Protect Our Pigs | Dr. Jack Shere
The Producer to Consumer Relationship | Rob Brenneman & Brennan Kelly
Innovative Thinking: Silicon Valley to the Farm | Steve Lerch
The Importance of Water Biosecurity | Jesse McCoy
The Key To Success In Animal Welfare Programs | Jason McAlister
Providing Real Pork For Everyone | Bill Even & Gene Noem
The War on African Swine Fever: Part 2 | Dr. Adrian Balaban & PJ Corns
The War on African Swine Fever: Part 1 | Dr. Adrian Balaban & PJ Corns
China’s Impact on the US Hog and Pork Markets | Jim Huang
PigFlow: Empowering Our People With Data | Sarah Ploeg
The New Hat that Farmers Must Wear | Neil Dudley
Welfare and Sustainability in Australian Pork Production | Robert van Barneveld
“Peering” Into The Future Of Agriculture | Terry Canning
Transforming Education In The Swine Industry | Dr. Márcio Gonçalves
Modern Consumer Behavior and Why It Matters | Steve Lerch
A Producer’s Review of the PigFlow Platform | Casey Long, Dustin Coleman, Fred Kuhr, Zenaido Loyola
The Optimal First Mating of Gilts | Jeff Kayser
Leadership is a Journey | John Paul Engel
The Megatrends Shaping the Animal Protein Industry | Aidan Connolly
It Is The Best Time Ever To Be In Agriculture | Joseph Kerns
A Consumers Perspective of Modern Pork Production | Levi Maaia
Navigating a Post-Weaning E. Coli Challenge | Dr. Yanbin Shen
Rebranding an Industry | Brad Zimmerman
An Updated Take on Pig Survivability | Ron Ketchem
Creating A Compelling Brand Message | Chris Westfall
Creating Good Lactating Sows | Dr. Kiah Berg
Breaking Down the Silos of the Pork Industry | Dr. Casey Bradley
Identifying the Best Wean Age for Your Operation | Brady McNeil
The Pork Industry’s Sustainability Platform | Dr. Brett L. Kaysen
Agriculture and the Environment | Dr. Patrick Moore
The Founding Story of Tosh Farms | Mr. Jimmy Tosh
Modernizing the Way We Learn | Jim Eadie
A Unique Approach to Creating Value | Josh Rennells
The PRRS Occurrence in the US Breeding Herd | Dr. Cesar Corzo
Challenges in Implementing Gilt Management Strategies | Dr. Ashley DeDecker
What Do We Do With All Of This Data | Dr. Tom Stein
Leaving No Piglet Behind | Dr. Seth Krantz
The Implementation and Next Steps of the US Swine Health Improvement Plan | Tyler Holck
How Technology will Transform the Swine Industry over the Next Decade | Dr. Larry Rueff
Driving Strategies to the Slat Level | Barrett Eller
The Stories We Tell Ourselves | Vance Crowe
Can Animal Agriculture Save the Planet? | Jack Bobo
Building and Managing a Diverse Workforce | Dianne Bettin
Learning From Our Past to Predict Our Future | Bob Treadway
Creating an Irresistible Place to Work | Jeff Monk
The Importance of Technology and Communication When Facing Adversity | Dr. Brad Freking
The Scientific Impact of Water Quality: Myths & Facts | Andreas Funk
The Global and Domestic Demands of Pork | Dr. Chad Stahl
The Founding Story of Pillen Family Farms and What Comes Next | Jim Pillen
The Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Dr. Jason Ross
A Planet of Plenty | Dr. Mark Lyons
Embracing The Future of The Swine Industry | Glenn Stolt
Early Pig Cares & Colostrum Intake Management | Dr. Kara Stewart
UK Farropen Wins Innovation of the Year | Matthew Wilkin
The Niman Ranch Way | Paul Willis
Tips For A Smokin’ Summer | Greg DiLaura
Selecting and Preparing Gilts for Success | Ron Ketchem
The Evolution of Electronic Sow Feeding (ESF) and the Dawn of Prop 12 | Robert Drew
Powering the Future of the Swine Industry | TJ Klith
Food: The Fantastic and Underutilized Role of Pork | Vivian Howard
The Importance of Self-Examination of Goals and Processes for Decision-Makers | Jay Goodwin
Maintaining a Sow’s Condition During Lactation | Todd Heisterkamp
Chasing Fostering Excellence | Mike Ellis
2021 Outlook: True vs Truth | Jim Long
Venture Capital and its Critical Role in Livestock Production and Animal Health | Kevin Lockett
Equipping the Team for Optimizing Performance | Jon Hoek
The Modern Family Farm | Dave DeVries
The Lingering Effects of the Covid Pandemic | Drew Mogler
The Journey of Modernizing Swine Operations | Rebecca Barton
The Use of Cooling Pads to Reduce Heat Stress in Sows and Boars | Dr. Allan Schinkel
Leveraging Technology to Create the Future You Want | Tork & Sawyer Whisler
EPI Air Technology and Its Impact on the Air Quality of the Pork Industry | Victor Munsen
The Role of Joy and Strengths in Company Culture | Tomer Yogev
The Dawn of Acuity Genetics | Dr. Clint Schwab
Discovering Profitability In Various Forms Of Pork Production | Kelly Worthington & Christina Stender
Boss Hog: How Leadership and Collaboration Drive Innovation | Wendell H. Murphy
COVID – Revealing Who We Are And Where We Want To Be | Dr. Chase Stahl & Mike Wubbena
Kansas State Identifies Successful Way To Slow Pig Growth | Dr. Mike Tokach
How Community Engagement and Education Helped Bring Back the Family Farm | Bob and Kristy Walker
ASF and Covid’s Impact on Pork Production Around the World | P.J. Corns
Life as a Pork Producer and Veterinarian During COVID-19 | Dr. Peter Schneider
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Swine Industry | Dr. Gordon Spronk
Leveraging Technology and Teamwork to Address Covid-19 | Phillip Hord
You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure | Wesley Lack
How Engineers Can Help Facilitate Transforming Swine Facilities For The Future | Dr. Tami Brown-Brandl
Minimizing the Impact of Covid-19 on your Farm and the Current Status of ASF in Europe | Shane McAuliffe
Impacts on Food Production in a World Plagued by Covid-19 | Kevin Ladwig
How the Invention of the Knauer Caliper for Sow Body Condition Scoring Transformed Animal Well-Being | Dr. Mark Knauer
30 Years in the Rear View Mirror and What Lies Ahead | Dr. Tyler Holck