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.
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: nut...
16 Jun 2026
Pig livability: Metric that drives everything else
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 i...
18 Mar 2026
Stop calling my bacon a cookie
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...
16 Oct 2025
Pork well positioned despite global storm
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, keepi...
22 Aug 2025
Navigating policy pressures in modern pork production
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 Propo...
13 Jun 2025
Coalition building a must for effective communication of animal agriculture's messages
Kylee Deniz of the Oklahoma Pork Producers Council discusses how directives shape public response and the importance of coalition building for effective communication of animal agriculture's messages in an interview with Mark Hulsebus and Sarah Muirhead.
30 May 2025
Decision-making, or lack thereof, can impact profitability
Ernie Hansen of Hubbard Feeds discusses how indecision stemming from product-focused approaches impacts profitability in the pork industry with hosts Mark Hulsebus and Sarah Muirhead in this interview.
3 Apr 2025
Sow nutrition and gilt development among highlights of Midwest ASAS
Senior Swine Nutritionist Dr. Henrique Cemin discusses sow nutrition and gilt development at the Midwest Animal Science meeting in an interview with hosts Mark Hulsebus and Sarah Muirhead.
28 Feb 2025
PRRS-resistant pigs set to improve pig health and productivity
Dr. Lindsay Case discusses how gene editing creates PRRS-resistant pigs, promising to improve pig health and productivity, in this interview episode.
26 Dec 2024
State of the pork industry: Navigating economics, policy amidst challenges
Christine McCracken, Rabobank's Senior Animal Protein Analyst, examines the pork industry's financial recovery and strategies for navigating economic and political challenges in an interview.
22 Nov 2024
Plans for US SHIP and USDA's role explored
Mark Hulsebus interviews Dr. Tyler Holck about the US Swine Health Improvement Plan, which aims to improve swine health across farms and supply chains.
18 Oct 2024
US Swine Health Improvement Plan focused on bettering animal health
Industry experts discuss the US Swine Health Improvement Plan, which aims to safeguard and certify animal health within the pork industry.
19 Sept 2024
Mitigation of feed risk as part of best-in-class biosecurity program
Dr. Scott Dee discusses mitigating feed risk as a crucial component of biosecurity programs with hosts Mark Hulsebus, Dr. Jose Sota, and Dr. Andrew Bents, highlighting the value of feed mitigants in preventing virus transmission; this is an interview.
14 Aug 2024
Are we better off in a world without cows?
Filmmakers explore the multifaceted impact of cows on the world, discussing their cultural, economic, and environmental significance with experts in agriculture and science.
3 Jul 2024
Global trade, domestic policy: What's at stake for pork industry
Hosts Sarah Muirhead and Mark Hulsebus examine the impact of global trade dynamics and domestic policies on the American pork industry, specifically discussing export challenges.
9 May 2024
Demand, crop prospects, global geopolitics: What's ahead?
Agricultural economist Joe Kerns analyzes current U.S. crop prospects and global geopolitics with hosts Sarah Muirhead and Mark Hulsebus in this interview episode, forecasting potential impacts on pork demand and producer feeding costs for the remainder of 2024.
11 Apr 2024
Global pork and food demand amidst rapidly changing demographics
Todd Thurman of Swine Insights International examines the impact of shifting global demographics on pork and food demand with hosts Sarah Muirhead and Mark Huslebus in this interview.
18 Mar 2024
Pigs are easy to manage; people are hard
Chief Human Resources Officer Twyla Stevens discusses managing people in pork production with hosts Sarah Muirhead and Mark Hulsebus, emphasizing the importance of direction and community impact in this interview.
19 Feb 2024
What's on the pork industry's radar? New opportunities perhaps?
Hosts Sarah Muirhead and Mark Huslebus interview L, discussing emerging opportunities and critical issues currently shaping the hog industry.
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Kylee Deniz
Ernie Hansen
Dr Henrique Cemin
Dr Lindsay Case
Christine McCracken
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