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2013 Master of the Pork Industry Rodney Butch Baker, DVM
2013-05-15 12:35:00| National Hog Farmer
A lifelong learner, this Kentucky native has enjoyed the challenges of changing careers. For Rodney Butch Baker, DVM despite a long, respected career as a consulting swine veterinarian practicing in several states in his mind he had not reached the pinnacle of success until seven years ago, when he joined Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames. No matter where in the world someone hails from, ISU is known as swine central the mecca of swine production and education, Baker explains in his persistent southern drawl. The move here has really been the best thing that has happened to me in my career it is such a great place, he says. read more
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2013 Master of the Pork Industry Jim Meimann
2013-05-15 12:10:00| National Hog Farmer
While some crave the limelight, Jim Meimann is content with letting the spotlight shine on others. With deep-seated roots in the pork industry, Jim Meimann has taken a decidedly low profile in his responsibilities as senior vice president of governance and operations at the National Pork Board. Im a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, he explains. But dont let his mild manner fool you; he is passionate about making sure pork producers get their moneys worth from their checkoff investments. He serves as the National Pork Boards point person in their dealings with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the government arm that oversees Pork Checkoff programs and spending. read more
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2013 Master of the Pork Industry Robert Thaler
2013-05-15 11:59:00| National Hog Farmer
This humble leader has served the pork industry in many capacities during his 25-year tenure at South Dakota State University. At a time when the pork industries in most states are striving for stability, South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension swine specialist Bob Thaler finds his states industry in the midst of a growth spurt of sorts. read more
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Pork Industry Welcomes Introduction of New Euthanasia Device
2013-04-29 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The president of Bock Industries reports the pork industry has welcomed the introduction of a new tool designed to deliver pain- and stress-free euthanasia to compromised piglets, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Canada Hosts Meeting of North American Pork Industry Leaders
2013-04-23 17:04:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Canadian Pork Council The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) recently hosted a meeting of North American pork industry leaders, finding several areas of common interest and concern. The meeting took place in Niagara Falls, Canada, where representatives of the CPC met with their counterparts from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the Mexican pork producer organization, the Confederación de Porcicultores Mexicanos. read more
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