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Contract pig production offers ‘something vs. nothing’ for South Dakota county
Wallace “Wally” Knock of Willow Lake, South Dakota, chairman of the Clark County Commission, said his community is welcoming livestock development – despite outside ownership – because livestock is the…
Read MoreEric Stonestreet Redefines Pig Farming “Capitalist Pig”
Growing up with pig farmers, Eric Stonestreet walks the talk. He also knows that farmers are some of the most generous and caring individuals around. Learn more at https://go.pork.org/mythbusting
Read MoreEric Stonestreet Redefines Pig Farming “Pig Out”
Other dictionaries may say that to “Pig Out” means to over-indulge on bad food, but Eric Stonestreet knows the truth. With healthy, nutritious ingredients in mindful portions, we all wish…
Read MoreEric Stonestreet Redefines Pig Farming “When Pigs Fly”
You may have heard the term “When Pigs Fly,” but does it mean what you think? Former pig farmer Eric Stonestreet brought out the Rural Dictionary to teach us a…
Read More2021 ND Livestock Summit
The 2021 ND Livestock Summit will be a three-part webinar series starting Dec. 3. The webinars will feature educational discussions on various livestock development topics.
Read MorePanel stresses importance of communication, education on livestock development
Ellen Huber, director of economic development and communications for the city of Mandan, N.D., recently took a member of the Bismarck-Mandan Development Association up and down Memorial Highway in her city to talk to business owners about the impact of one of the city’s most important businesses: Kist Livestock.
Read MoreMoving Livestock Development Forward
There is a motive to move livestock development forward in North Dakota. Those conversations were one focus at the 2nd Annual Livestock Summit hosted by the North Dakota Livestock Alliance.
Read MoreNelson County Pigs Cooperative takes care to be a good neighbor
Pavel “Diesel” Danil knows how good the pork industry is in the U.S., and that’s part of the reason he’s so adamant about telling the story of pig farming and how it’s a good neighbor.
Read MoreNew pig farms bring soil health advantages, maximize pig health
Anyone hanging out on the gravel roads near the Ransom County Multiplier, a 2,500-sow barn near Englevale, isn’t likely to smell anything coming from the barns. They may not see trucks hauling manure to neighboring fields.
Read MorePork: Easy, versatile and delicious
Pork has had a bit of a reputation for being difficult to cook to perfection. But local food writer and recipe developer Sarah Nasello says pork can be an easy and versatile addition to a menu, with just a few easy techniques.
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