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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 experts that guide the global pork industry.
Episodes
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Evolving with the Times: Navigating Change in the Pork Industry | Larry Bertrand
About the Guest Larry’s background has been in farming and the pork industry of some kind his entire life. His parents still have the linear family farm that…
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Transforming Agriculture through Servant Leadership | Andrew Leikvoll
About the Guest With 20 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience, Andrew brings a passion for servant leadership and a diversity of experience to…
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From Mixed Practice to Swine Specialist | Dr. Randy Jones
What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig brought to you by SwineTech? Dr. Jones’ journey from a mixed veterinary practice to…
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The Founding of Freking Cattle | Brad Freking
About the Guest New Fashion Pork is headquartered in Jackson, Minnesota with Brad Freking as its CEO and managing partner. Founded in 1994, New Fashion Pork…
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Strategic Acquisitions in Manufacturing | Jeff Schellenberg
About the Guest Jeff is the CEO of Decisive Dividend Corporation, an acquisition-oriented company that owns 11 manufacturing businesses across Canada and the…
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Edgewood Locker’s Journey of Innovation and Family Tradition | Luke Kerns
About the Guest Luke Kerns is part of the third generation that represents Edgewood Locker, an essential component of the Edgewood, Iowa, community, and…
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Understanding Prop 12’s Impact on Animal Welfare | Dr. Cara Haden
About the Guest Dr. Cara Haden received her degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. After…
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Family-Driven Innovation in South African Pork Production | CP Kriek
About the Guest CP Kriek, at the forefront of Taaibosch, embodies a unique blend of expertise and passion. An Industrial Engineer by training, CP, alongside…
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Cultivating an Interest in Animal Agriculture | Gracee Poorman
About the Guest Gracee Poorman’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Emerging as a beacon of inspiration in the…
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The Story of a Pork Industry Veteran | John Nickel
About the Guest John Nickel is a seasoned pork producer and the esteemed owner and director of Border Genetics Ltd. With a rich history in the industry, John…
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Experiencing Streptococcus Zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo) | Dr. Ryan Tenbergen and Dr. Matheus Costa
About the Guests Dr. Matheus Costa is a veterinarian scientist with a focus on the pathophysiology of diseases in species of veterinary interest, particularly…
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Demeter’s Founding Story & Role in the Modern Swine Industry | Dr. Martin Bonneau
About the Guest Dr. Martin Bonneau grew up on a pig farm in Saint-François de Montmagny. He graduated in veterinary medicine from the University of Montreal in…
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Animal Agriculture in the Eyes of Venture Capital | Tony Simpson
About the Guest Tony Simpson brings more than 23 years of experience leading and investing in companies in agribusiness and animal health. In 2015, Tony…
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The Founding Story of NutriQuest | Steve Weiss
About the Guest Steve Weiss – Mr. Weiss is founder and President of NutriQuest and a partner in 21 st Century Strategic Forums. He also serves as a Board…
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Apiam Animal Health & The Future of The Swine Industry | Dr. Chris Richards
About the Guest Dr. Chris Richards is the Managing Director of ASX listed Apiam Animal Health Ltd, which through its 74 clinics (365 veterinarians) provide…
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The Role of Technology in Transportation Biosecurity | Rob Hannam
About the Guest Rob Hannam, CEO of Farm Health Guardian, is committed to helping farms and food companies improve animal health and protect against the…
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Transforming a Business into a Globally Recognizable Brand | Natalia Rimi Heisterkamp
About the Guest Natalia Rimi Heisterkamp Natalia Rimi Heisterkamp is the general Manager for Crystal Spring Brasil and for the past 6 years also has the role…
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Pork production and how the industry is working together to ensure herd health | Daniel Linhares, DVM, MBA, PhD
About the Guest Daniel Linhares, DVM, MBA, PhD After 8 years of field experience in Brazil, he joined Iowa State University in 2015 and serves as Associate…
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Transportation Biosecurity | Dr. Erin Kettlekamp & Dr. Andy Holtcamp
About the Guest Dr. Erin Kettlekamp is an associate veterinarian with Swine Vet Center and is based in southern Minnesota. She is a 2021 DVM graduate of the…
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NPB’s Domestic Market Development Strategy | Kiersten Hafer & Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
About the Guest Kiersten Hafer is a business strategy executive with a proven track record of navigating and aligning market trends, business goals and…
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The Infamous Boyd | Boyd Rice & Chris Grant
About the Guest Boyd Rice, a seasoned professional with 33 years of experience in the swine industry, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from…
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The Power of Plasma | Dr. Joe Crenshaw
About the Guest Dr. Joe Crenshaw is the Vice President of Technical Service for APC, where he provides technical service and advice for customers and conducts…
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The Pork Board’s Multicultural Market Development Plan | José de Jesús
About the Guest José de Jesús is senior director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board. He is responsible for building awareness of pork…
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The Rooda Family’s Evolution in the Pork Business | Daniel Rooda & Sid Rooda
About the Guests Sid Rooda spent his formative years on a family farm in South East Iowa and demonstrated an early aptitude for farming, renting his first farm…
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Biosecurity: The Intersection of Human Health & Animal Agriculture | Dr. Jose Ramirez
About the Guests Dr. Ramirez developed or co-developed the first accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP®) disinfectant formulations, including the first AHP® reuse…
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The Code | Ross Bernstein
About the Guests Ross Bernstein is the bestselling author of 40 sports books including The Code and I Love Brett Favre/I Hate Brett Favre. He has appeared on…
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Pork Board Through the Years | Mike Telford, Danita Rodibaugh, and David Newman
About the Guests Mike Telford is a senior executive with more than 35 years of experience in organization management including associations, foundations and…
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Griess Farms Founding Story | Nathan Griess
About the Guest Griess Farms, firmly rooted in Faith and nestled in the Heartland of America, Nebraska, stands as a testament to family values and unwavering…
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ASF Successes and Failures…A Tour Overseas| Dr. Dustin Oedekoven
About the Guest Dr. Dustin “Dusty” Oedekoven has been the chief veterinarian for National Pork Board since February 2022. In this role, he leads a team of…
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Establishing A Winning Culture On The Farm | Janae Metzger
About the Guest Upon graduating with an Animal Science degree in 2014, Janae started working for a family swine farm in Minnesota. In July of 2015, Janae had…
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The Pork Industry Immersion Program Partnership | Seth Mitchell
About the Guest Seth Mitchell is the manager of state pork industry relations in a multi-experiential pork industry immersion program organized by the National…
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Pig Talk | Matthew Rooda & Chris Grant
About the Guest Chris Grant is the President of Innovative Heating Technologies (IHT) out of Winnipeg, MB Canada. After a 15 year career managing plastic…
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The Manager Bought The Farm | Dustin Coleman
About the Guest Dustin Coleman, a stalwart in the Swine Industry since 2012, now proudly owns Coleman Quality Pork. His journey began humbly as a farmhand at…
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Winning the Insect Biosecurity War | Tom Pastor
About the Guest Tom Pastor, a native of western Pennsylvania, now resides on a picturesque 10.5 acre homestead in the heart of south-central Pennsylvania. This…
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Wean-Finish Efficiencies – The Often Overlooked Areas | Nat Stas
About the Guest Nat Stas is a Technical Services Manager for PIC, joining the company in May of 2017. Nat has been in the commercial swine industry for 10…
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Building a More Sustainable Future | Todd Heisterkamp
About the Guest Growing up amidst the humble cornfields of western Iowa, Todd Heisterkamp was part of a multi-generational farming legacy. His youthful eyes…
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The Making of a Swine Savant | Dr. Hyatt Frobose
About the Guest Dr. Hyatt Frobose serves as the USA Commercial Director and Nutritionist for JYGATechnologies, Inc., a Quebec-based company producing GESTAL…
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The Artistry of Meat | Chef Matt Pickard
About the Guest Matt Pickard is a North Carolina local and is a true southern creative. Not only an artist with food, he is musically and artistically talented…
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Feed Biosecurity Measures to Mitigate Possible Viral Exposure | Dr. Matt Ackerman
About the Guest Dr. Matt Ackerman grew up on a small grain and livestock farm around Peoria, IL. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and…
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Stress Management & Food Bullying | Michele Payn
About the Guest Michele Payn, CSP, connects the people and science of food and farming as principal of Cause Matters Corp. She is known for being a community…
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Advances In Grow-Finish Mortality | Dr. Mike Tokach
About the Guest Dr. Mike Tokach is a University Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences and Industry atKansas State University. Tokach joined K-State in…
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2023 World Pork Expo Preview
What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig? Recent news within the industry. New technologies that will be at the World Pork Expo. What we…
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Cultivating The Future of Agriculture | Scott Stump
About the Guest Scott stump is honored to serve as the chief executive officer of the national FFA organization and foundation. He is excited to lead FFAs…
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Providing the Best Life For Pigs | Dr. Cara Haden
About the Guest Dr. Cara Haden received her degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. After…
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Transforming Healing in Healthcare & Developing SwineSeal
About the Guest An avid supporter of responsible, safe ingredients in medical device products, Dr. Greenhalgh has established a career of inventing, developing…
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National Pork Board Market Update | Bill Even & Joe Kerns
About the Guest Joseph Kerns, President of Partners for Production Agriculture, has thirty years’ experience working with producers, suppliers, and mills to…
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A Political Strategists Take On Farm Policy | Anne MacMillan
About the Guest Anne manages Invariant’s agriculture and food practice, bringing 20 years of substantive policy experience in the sector.  For their…
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Experiencing the Pork Leadership Institute | Phillip Hord & John Wesley Hairr
About the Guest John Wesley Hairr is the Recruiter with Murphy Family Ventures. He leads the recruiting efforts for the company engaging with students, faculty…
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The Spanish Market and Consumer Expectations | Oscar Toledano
About the Guest After studying in the University of Lleida School of Agri-food and Forestry Science and Engineering, Oscar worked as a production manager in…
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The Founding Story of Innovative Heating | Chris Grant
About the Guest Chris Grant is the President of Innovative Heating Technologies (IHT) out of Winnipeg, MB Canada. After a 15 year career managing plastic…
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Semen Collection & Storage | John Quackenbush
About the Guest Mr. John Quackenbush is the Chief Commercial Officer at Minitube USA, Inc based in Verona WI. After a 13-year career managing boar studs for…
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International Market Development | Bill Luckey & Jess Campbell
About the Guest Bill Luckey — Nebraska Bill Luckey, a fourth-generation farmer, owns a wean-to-finish operation in Columbus, Nebraska, and is a part-owner of a…
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Venture Capital & Funding Ideas in Agriculture | David Speller
About the Guest From vegetable farm manager to global ISO auditor, David then moved into the poultry sector when he purchased a UK broiler farm in 2004 and…
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Sustainability | Gary Asay & Amy Skoczlas Cole
About the Guest Gary Asay, Producer from Illinois and past president of NPB Gary Asay owns and manages Asay Farms, a wean-to-finish operation in Illinois that…
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Effects of Fostering Strategies on Pig Performance | John Sonderman
About the Guest Dr. John Sonderman, PhD, PAS Director of Technical Services for DNA Genetics, a provider of swine genetics to the commercial swine industry in…
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Exploring Sow Mortality | Dr. Clayton Johnson
About the Guests Dr. Clayton Johnson is a veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. located in Carthage, Illinois. He is one of eleven veterinarians…
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China, ASF, and the Future of Pig Production | Dr. John Carr
About the Guests John started learning the ropes about pigs at the age of 11. He qualified as a veterinarian in 1982. After 5 years in general practice he…
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Mythbusting 2.0 | Bob Ruth & Heather Hill
About the Guests Bob Ruth is the vice president of the National Pork Board of directors. He is the past president for Country View Family Farms, a…
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PigEasy’s Founding Story | Dave Klocke
About the Guest Lifelong pig and grain farmer, Dave Klocke is the founder and President of PigEasy, LLC, a swine equipment company that provides innovative…
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A State of Corn & Pigs | Dean Meyer
About the Guest Dean Meyer is no stranger to the livestock industry, for more than 30 years, he along with his family have been farming near Rock Rapids, Iowa…