This little piggy has a market niche

Amy Mayer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:59:54 +0000

There’s more than one way to sell a pig.

And when the hog market plunged to 8 cents a pound in 1998, Iowa producer Randy Hilleman decided it was time to make a change. Hilleman raises Berkshire pigs, a breed that’s fattier than traditional pigs and costs a little more to raise. Back then, that was hurting him.

National Pork Month is on the horizon

Erica VandenHouten — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:15:12 +0000

October is National Pork Month, but Missouri has already begun its celebrations.

pork industry

This little piggy has a market niche

National Pork Month is on the horizon