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Michael Williford: From the Front Lines to the Finishing Barn | Episode 43
After 20 years in the U.S. Army and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Michael Williford was ready to retire—but he wasn't ready to slow d…
4 months ago
Dusty Oedekoven: Every Decision Matters | Episode 42
Every small decision matters. Whether Dusty Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, is talking about wrestling or swine health, he…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Dan Hamilton: Building Resilience in the Barn and in Life | Episode 41
Dan Hamilton, senior director for product performance at PIC, explores the vital intersection of swine genetic innovation and personal resilience. He…
5 months ago
Melanie Langley: Prioritize the Person Behind the Pig | Episode 40
Building trust is key to retaining top talent in the pork industry. Melanie Langley, director of people care at Fine Swine, discusses how you can tra…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Harrison Furlow: Policy at the Slat Level | Episode 39
From the DC suburbs to the heart of Iowa, Harrison Furlow’s journey into the pork industry is anything but conventional. Discover why he believes pro…
6 months ago
Chet Mogler: Grow Your Operation From the Inside Out | Episode 38
After a challenging 2023, Chet Mogler of Pig Hill Farms is shifting his focus from physical expansion to professionalizing operations through enhance…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Jennifer Tirey: Battles Behind the Scene | Episode 37
As Sylvester Stallone’s character Rocky says, “Life's not supposed to be sunshine and rainbows.” But Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers Associat…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Bob Goodband and Mike Tokach: Legendary Duo Reflects on 30 Years of Swine Industry Impact
Professors Bob Goodband and Mike Tokach are retiring after 30 years dedicated to the swine industry at Kansas State University. Discover how these le…
7 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea Schminke Grieder: When Life Isn’t a Straight Path | Episode 35
Chelsea Schminke Grieder, Director of Team Purebred, shares her unique and resilient journey on The PORK Podcast. Her path to leading the national yo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Todd Wiley: Avoid Yellowstone Drama When Transferring the Family Farm | Episode 34
No one wants their family business to look like the Dutton family’s in Yellowstone. Todd Wiley created a succession planning tool to avoid unnecessar…
8 months, 1 week ago