Articles tagged under: South Dakota Pork Producers Council
Sioux Falls Pork Processing Plant on Hold
Published March 30, 2023
The planned construction of Wholestone Farms pork processing plant in Sioux Falls is being put on hold. South Dakota Pork Producers Executive Director Glenn Muller says the company recently announced a union with Prestige, which has taken the spotlight. "There's…New Leadership for SDPPC
Published January 15, 2023
Adam Krause of Clear Lake, South Dakota has been elected president of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. Krause was elected to the SDPPC board in 2017 and spent 2018 as one of three National Pork Board 'Pig Farmers of…SDPPC Review Legislative Agenda
Published January 14, 2023
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council wrapped up their annual Pork Congress in Sioux Falls Thursday. "We had a few discussions on what could be coming through the legislature," said Shane Odegaard, immediate past president. "There's not a lot happening…SDPPC Hires Effling
Published September 17, 2021
Cagney Effling is joining the South Dakota Pork Producers Council staff as its director of programs and communications. Effling is a Highmore, South Dakota native and recent graduate of Kansas State University.Working Through the Hog Backlog
Published July 17, 2020
The Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls is operating at 95 percent of capacity. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glen Muller says the plant is adding Saturdays to the slaughter schedule to work through the backlog…Hundreds Benefit From ‘Hog Wild’ Pork Giveaway
Published May 25, 2020
A total of 13,000 pounds of pork was given away Friday in the Aberdeen area. Aberdeen farmer and businessman Mitch Truebebach was behind this effort to showcase the issues going on in the swine industry and help the local community.…Executive Order Gives SD Hog Farmers More Time
Published April 21, 2020
A new executive order in South Dakota allows hog farmers to humanely hold onto pigs a little longer than normal. "This will only work on the lighter weight market hogs," explained Glenn Muller, executive director, South Dakota Pork Producers Council. "For…SD Pork Honors
Published January 10, 2020
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council will present the Dedicated and Distinguished Service Award to former National Pork Board President Steve Rommereim of Alcester. The Family of the Year is the Paul Brandt family of Clear Lake. Jeri Westra, who…SD Pork Congress Coming Up
Published December 23, 2019
The South Dakota Pork Congress is coming up in January. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glen Muller says there will be policy updates and an annual meeting. "We have Jim Wiesemeyer from Washington D.C. coming in to give…