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Faith, Farming, and Forward Thinking | Matthew Gross
April 24, 2025

About the Guest Matthew Gross is a Hutterite. Hutterites are very open-minded, but still cherish their community values. Matthew is a generational pig farmer, with an open mind towards technology and

Advocating for Agriculture in a Time of Change | Duane Stateler
April 17, 2025

About the Guest Duane Stateler is a fourth-generation pork producer and as the owner/operator of Stateler Family Farms, along with his son, Anthony, oversees all aspects of production and operations.

Strengthening Gilt Development for Long-Term Productivity | Jennifer Patterson
April 10, 2025

About the Guest Jennifer Patterson obtained her MSc in Animal Science from the University of Alberta where she is currently a Research Associate and the Swine Industry Liaison for Livestock Gentec. Th

From Gilt to Sow: Setting Her Up for Success | Lori Kociemba
April 03, 2025

About the Guest Lori is from St. Louis, Missouri and for as long as she can remember, she aspired to be a veterinarian. After her undergrad degree, she worked in a large commercial sow farm in central

The Future of Pork: Flavor, Demand, and a Whole Hog Strategy | Patrick Fleming & Jennifer Tirey
March 27, 2025

About the Guests Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development for National Pork Board, guides his twelve-member team on priorities related to consumer demand, multicultural marketing, foodser

Bridging Generations in Agriculture: Rethinking Workforce and Leadership | Kristen Cumming
March 20, 2025

About the Guest Kristen Cummings career is focused on improving the connection between people and their work. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Education degree in

Balancing Welfare and Productivity in Swine Care | Kurt Preugschas, DVM
March 13, 2025

About the Guest Kurt was born and raised on a pig farm near Barrhead, Alberta, which sparked his passion for swine production and medicine. He graduated with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 20

Rethinking Pig Welfare: Beyond the Basics | Dr. Martyna Lagoda
March 06, 2025

About the Guest Dr Martyna Lagoda holds a B.A degree in Science, Zoology, and an M.Sc degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Following the completion of her Ph.D in Sow Welfare (focus on sow chronic

Improving Pig Livability: A Continued Collaborative Effort | Dr. David Rosero
February 27, 2025

About the Guest Dr. David Rosero is an Assistant Professor at Iowa State University. He leads a dynamic research program dedicated to advancing swine nutrition and smart farming practices. His current

Building a Biosecurity Blueprint: Advancing Science-Based Policies | Dr. Scott Dee
February 20, 2025

About the Guest Scott Dee earned a DVM, MS, and PhD from the University of Minnesota, is board-certified in veterinary microbiology, past President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians,