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On Feedstuffs Pork Nation Podcast, we strive to get to the heart of the issues affecting the pork industry. Our focus is that of keeping those in the industry informed and up-to-date on those things that impact their bottom line and the industry overall.

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Organic minerals for better pig production

vendredi 16 octobre 2026 • Durée 30:10

Organic trace minerals sounds like a clear buying decision until you realize two products can be called organic and still behave completely differently in the feed mill and in the pig. We unpack why trace minerals remain a high-impact lever in swine nutrition, even though they are a small fraction of total diet cost, and why mineral programs across pork production still vary so widely from NRC recommendations.

We get practical about how to evaluate organic trace mineral products beyond the label. We walk through what to look for in chemistry and bond stability, how manufacturing can change peptide ligands and mineral binding, and why solubility across gastrointestinal pH matters for true bioavailability. We also make the case for demanding product-specific animal data, because broad organic works claims do not help you predict growth performance, mineral retention, livability, or carcass value on your farm.

Selenium becomes the real-world case study. We compare sodium selenite with organic selenium options, focusing on retention, tissue distribution, premix stability, and what those differences can mean under stress and disease pressure. We also discuss why replacing all inorganic minerals is not always economically or nutritionally optimal, and how strategic inclusion of organic trace minerals at lower levels can still maintain performance while improving sustainability outcomes.

If you are building a smarter mineral program for feed efficiency, resilient pigs, and sustainable pork, this conversation gives you a framework you can use. Subscribe, share this with your nutrition team, and leave a review with the mineral question you want answered next.

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New cuts move pork beyond the chop

vendredi 26 juin 2026 • Durée 21:02

Pork demand doesn’t rise because we produce more pork, it rises because shoppers can picture dinner. Lori Stevermer sits down with Dr David Newman and Neal Hull of the National Pork Board to unpack what has changed in the American consumer and why that change has the pork industry evolving at retail and foodservice. Their north star is simple: more people eating more pork more often, powered by a better eating experience.

In this podcast, we get specific about what buyers want right now: nutrition, convenience, and flavor. That leads straight into fabrication and innovation cuts that fit modern kitchens where meal plans start an hour ahead and the air fryer is always on. You’ll hear the story of how new cuts can create new value by offering smaller portions, better fit, and a steak-like experience without steak prices.

Then we go deep on ground pork as a growth engine, from expanding retail availability to offering choices like 80/20, 90/10, and attributed products such as no antibiotics ever. We also connect pork demand to culture and global food trends, from tacos al pastor to Korean dishes, and explain how the “Taste What Pork Can Do” campaign aims to market the whole hog one pound at a time. If you care about pork marketing, consumer insights, and practical ways to drive demand, this conversation delivers. Subscribe, share it with a friend in the industry, and leave us a review with your favorite underrated pork cut.

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Stop calling my bacon a cookie

vendredi 19 juin 2026 • Durée 26:28

The rules that decide what shows up on a lunch tray are written far from any cafeteria. In this episode, hosts Mark Hulsebus and Lori Stevermer sit down with Dr. Ashley Johnson, director of food policy for America’s pork producers, to unpack how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans steer everything from SNAP and WIC to K-12 school meals, dietitian recommendations, and even international nutrition standards.

We talk about the biggest shift she sees coming: protein moving back to the center of the plate. That change has real downstream impact, especially for kids, teens, and older adults who often fall short on quality protein. We dig into why pork is positioned as an affordable, versatile, nutrient-dense option, and how institutional purchasing could expand as the guidance filters into upcoming USDA school meal rules.

Then we get into the fine print. “Ultra-processed foods” is a powerful phrase with no single definition, and classification systems tend to group pork sausage with chips and cookies by focusing on processing instead of nutrition. We also explore the risk of a patchwork of state and local policies, including ingredient bans and procurement restrictions, and why food safety, GRAS ingredients, and credible nutrition research matter when policy gets political.

If you care about evidence-based nutrition, school meal reform, and how food policy shapes real diets, this conversation connects the dots. Subscribe, share this with someone who cares about school nutrition, and leave us a review with your take: should school breakfast always include a real protein?

Feedstuffs Pork Nation is brought to you by Alltech. Alltech delivers smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture through a diverse portfolio of products and services. Contact the Alltech Pork Team or visit go.alltech.com/swine-research to learn more.

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Pig livability: Metric that drives everything else

mardi 16 juin 2026 • Durée 15:26

Keeping pigs alive sounds basic, but it may be the most powerful strategy you have for improving swine profitability and sustainability at the same time. From World Pork Expo, we sit down with Alltech’s Dr. Jose Soto to unpack why livability is the metric that quietly drives everything else: feed efficiency, growth performance, cost of production, and the stability of your whole pork production system.

We dig into Olerix, Alltech’s new proprietary blend of essential oils, and what the team is seeing around repeatable improvements in performance and, most importantly, survivability. Then we zoom out to the “Planet of Plenty” idea and ask what it looks like when you stop managing pork production as a set of isolated KPIs and start managing for throughput. When more pigs make it to market, the same labor and the same high-priced inputs generate more pounds of pork, which changes your economics fast.

The conversation also stretches beyond the barn. We talk about the National Pork Board partnership and the “Beyond the Pork Chop” seminar, where carcass utilization, pork fabrication, and changing global consumer demographics become part of the same story. Better use of the entire pork carcass can raise value per animal and reduce waste, while better feed efficiency helps reduce the carbon footprint tied to feed, one of the biggest sustainability drivers in swine.

If you care about swine nutrition, essential oils, feed conversion, livability, pork sustainability, and real-world farm margins, this one connects the dots. Subscribe, share this with a producer or nutritionist who’s fighting input costs, and leave a review with your biggest throughput question.

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Pork well positioned despite global storm

jeudi 16 octobre 2025 • Durée 27:41

Prices are whipsawing, headlines scream chaos, and yet the U.S. pork complex feels…steady. We sit down with Joe Kerns to unpack this uncommon calm and why discipline—not luck—may be the quiet engine behind today’s positive forward curve. From high interest rates and soaring barn costs to the hard lesson of not overwhelming shackle space, we trace how a painful 2023 forced better habits that are now paying off.

We dig into the protein stack. Beef is pinned by biology and a slow rebuild, keeping ground prices elevated for years ahead. Poultry can add birds quickly but still faces operational limits. That leaves pork with a strategic window to win share through innovation: smarter fabrication, retailer-friendly ground blends, and cuts sized for air fryers, slow cookers, and weeknight routines. Kerns shares what he learned at a carcass innovation session—from fiber and fat to flavor systems—and why tenderloin quietly delivers best-in-basket value without sacrificing taste.

Exports and crops get equal airtime. A softer dollar helps competitiveness, Europe has hamstrung itself, and Brazil remains a tantalizing wildcard with real financing constraints. On the row crop side, China’s absence for soybeans looms large, pointing toward heavy carryout and the need to re-center soybean meal in livestock rations as a domestic demand anchor. We challenge the hype around renewable diesel, biodiesel, and a fast E15 jump, outlining why infrastructure and economics still don’t pencil. Then we level-set risks: ASF as the border-closing shock, aging consumers who eat less meat, and growth across Africa that demands fit-for-market products.

This conversation is a playbook for staying disciplined while capturing upside: hedge inputs and hogs, align cuts with how people actually cook, and use beef’s price era to reset pork’s value story without overbuilding. If you found these insights useful, follow the show, share it with a producer or buyer who’d value the data behind the decisions, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us. Your hosts for Feedstuffs Pork Nation are Mark Hulsebus of Alltech and Feedstuffs' Sarah Muirhead.

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Navigating policy pressures in modern pork production

vendredi 22 août 2025 • Durée 19:14

The complex challenges facing U.S. pork producers take center stage as Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, joins Feedstuffs Pork Nation to tackle the industry's most pressing issues head-on.

Humphreys delivers a comprehensive assessment of what has been termed "Farm Bill 1.0," celebrating wins like $70 million for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and vital tax provision extensions while acknowledging a critical omission – a solution to California's Proposition 12. This legislation creates what Humphreys describes as a "monumental threat" by allowing states to regulate production practices beyond their borders. "California is not just dictating to Iowa, they're dictating to our friends and colleagues up in Canada and in Mexico," he explains, highlighting the international ramifications often overlooked in policy discussions.

The conversation shifts to nutrition policy as Humphreys addresses concerns about potential classifications of pork products as "ultra-processed" foods under health initiatives. "You cannot put sausage or pork chops in those same categories," he asserts, positioning U.S. pork as a nutrient-dense protein essential to balanced diets. Trade opportunities and challenges receive equal attention, with Humphreys noting that 25-30% of U.S. pork is exported, creating markets for cuts less favored domestically while ensuring Americans have access to preferred products like bacon. Vietnam and parts of Southeast Asia, Central, and South America represent key target markets where affordable protein is in high demand.

Perhaps most pressing is the labor crisis affecting rural America, where some agricultural counties face unemployment rates below 2.5%. Despite offering jobs in communities with excellent schools and quality of life, producers struggle to find workers. Humphreys makes a compelling case for agricultural workforce solutions while closing with a passionate call for industry engagement: "Agriculture is an outstanding group of individuals, but we could certainly use everyone's voice in DC." His message is clear – the future of American pork production depends on producers speaking up and making their voices heard where policy decisions are made.

Feedstuffs Pork Nation is hosted by Mark Hulsebus of Alltech and Sarah Muirhead of Feedstuffs.

Coalition building a must for effective communication of animal agriculture's messages

jeudi 26 juin 2025 • Durée 13:47

The complex dance between community action, government directives, and public health creates the foundation for meaningful social change.

Hosts for this episode are Mark Hulsebus of Alltech and Sarah Muirhead of Farm Progress. They are joined by Kylee Deniz of the Oklahoma Pork Producers Council.

They dive deep into the power of directives and how they shape public response. There's always tension between top-down mandates and grassroots movements, with the most successful initiatives finding ways to honor both perspectives.

Community decision-making processes receive significant attention throughout the discussion. How do communities navigate complex issues when faced with opposing viewpoints? Effective decisions require transparent information sharing, inclusive processes, and recognition of economic factors influencing outcomes. Public health services must be deeply integrated within community structures, balancing scientific expertise with community values to create approaches that are both evidence-based and culturally relevant.

Building effective coalitions across different sectors proves vital for addressing complex social issues. By bringing together government agencies, corporate partners, and community organizations, we create comprehensive solutions no single entity could achieve alone. The concept of "third spaces" – where diverse stakeholders can engage in meaningful dialogue – offers promising pathways forward, especially when communities face seemingly impossible constraints.

Join us for this thought-provoking exploration of how we can work together to build stronger, more resilient communities through thoughtful collaboration and creative problem-solving. Share your own experiences with community coalition-building or public health initiatives – we'd love to hear your perspective!

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Decision-making, or lack thereof, can impact profitability

Épisode 13

vendredi 30 mai 2025 • Durée 20:53

Indecision in the pork industry is rooted in companies pushing products rather than providing solutions. The truth of the matter is that organizational engagement begins with customer engagement and that results from great technology resulting from great research delivered in a relevant and compelling manner.

In today's Feedstuffs Pork Nation, hosts Mark Hulsebus of Alltech and Sarah Muirhead are joined by Ernie Hansen, manager of swine nutrition and technical services at Hubbard Feeds, to talk about how decision-making is often times tied to profitability.

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Sow nutrition and gilt development among highlights of Midwest ASAS

Épisode 12

jeudi 3 avril 2025 • Durée 16:18

Welcome to Feedstuffs Pork Nation, where we dig deep and get to the heart of the issues affecting the pork industry.

Your hosts for this episode are Mark Hulsebus of Alltech and myself, Sarah Muirhead. Joining us to provide insights on topics, trends and conversations from this year’s Midwest Animal Science meeting is Dr. Henrique Cemin, Senior Swine Nutritionist with Alltech.

Topics we address are that of sow nutrition and gilt development as well as what it will take to bring down industry walls to get veterinarians, nutritionists and the production industry to work together more to address industry challenges.

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PRRS-resistant pigs set to improve pig health and productivity

Épisode 11

vendredi 28 février 2025 • Durée 19:37

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs, causing significant economic losses. Gene editing technology has been used to develop pigs that are resistant to PRRS and that technology is currently making its way through regulatory approval in several countries.

Dr. Lindsay Case, Director, Product Sustainability and New Product Commercialization with Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - North America, joins us on this episode of Feedstuffs Pork Nation to share with hosts Mark Hulsebus of Alltech and Sarah Muirhead:

How gene editing creates resistance
The benefits of PRRS-resistant pigs
How genetic engineering differs from genetic modification?
Where is the PRRS-resistant pig in terms of commercial availability globally?
What will PRRS-resistant technology mean for the hog industry and global pork trade?
How might PRRS-resistant technology change the dynamics of the domestic and global hog industry?

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