Popular Pig

Welcome to the Popular Pig Podcast. A convenient place where you can stay up to date on what’s popular in the swine industry. By listening to Popular Pig, you will receive invaluable information on the latest trends, news, and research from various expert

Listen to latest episode

Recent Episodes

The Modern Family Farm | Dave DeVries

Posted December 15, 2020 • 00:20:34

Dave DeVries is a third-generation farmer from Drayton, Ontario, Canada. With his wife Lauren, they operate Zeldenrust Farms Ltd., a farrow to finish...

The Lingering Effects of the Covid Pandemic | Drew Mogler

Posted December 8, 2020 • 00:28:46

Drew Mogler is the public policy director of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, a position he has held since 2018. He previously served as IPPA’s...

The Journey of Modernizing Swine Operations | Rebecca Barton

Posted November 13, 2020 • 00:29:01

What can you learn from this episode of Popular Pig? • How Rebecca Barton got involved with the pork industry • Her role in the business • How...

The Use of Cooling Pads to Reduce Heat Stress in Sows and Boars | Dr. Allan Schinkel

Posted October 23, 2020 • 00:31:06

What can you learn from this episode of Popular Pig? Dr. Allan Schinkel's background and how he got involved with the swine industry Dr. Schinkel's...

Leveraging Technology to Create the Future You Want | Tork & Sawyer Whisler

Posted October 8, 2020 • 00:33:50

Tork Whisler is a 5th generation farmer from Washington, IA. He and his wife Tricia have two adult sons, Clay and Sawyer. In addition to their contract...