Similarly to how different cow breeds produce different qualities of beef, certain pig breeds produce better quality pork than others. Duroc is a common breed of pig that produces high quality, super ...

RICEVILLE | Bill and Karen Owen, who own and operate North Iowa Boar Semen located west of Riceville, have genetically impacted hundreds of swine herds throughout the United States. Owen’s dad, Robert ...

At a time when American farmers are striving mightily to recoup lost farm exports of grain, soybeans, cotton and other products, one central Illinois farm is making a unique contribution. It`s ...

A reunion of past open class swine exhibitors is planned during the 2009 Nebraska State Fair. The Nebraska Pork Producers, Nebraska Purebred Swine Council, and Nebraska Duroc Breeders will sponsor the ...

AUSTIN — There's no place like Austin, Minn., in September for premier hog breeders. Premier pig buyers and sellers from a dozen different states flocked to the Mower County Fairgrounds last week for ...