8+ hour, 58+ min ago  (313+ words) Historic Solon meat processor's iconic barbecue burgers gain loyal following beyond hometown Apr. 15, 2026 at 8: 39pm A family-owned meat processing and catering business that has been operating in Solon, Iowa since 1981. The co-owner of Ruzicka's Meat Processing and Catering and the son…...

11+ hour, 48+ min ago  (291+ words) Annual contest celebrates iconic Hawkeye State sandwich, boosts business for finalists Apr. 15, 2026 at 6: 45pm This contest celebrates a quintessential Iowa dish and supports local restaurants, many of which have made the breaded pork tenderloin a signature menu item. With Iowa leading…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (318+ words) Pre-cut, pre-marinated fresh pork delivers restaurant-worthy meals in under 20 minutes. Apr. 14, 2026 at 2: 05pm Smithfield is introducing a new line of Meal Ready Cuts, featuring pre-cut, pre-marinated fresh pork in three globally inspired flavors - Korean BBQ, Carne Asada, and Sweet & Smoky BBQ....

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (179+ words) Avoiding pork has become a practice tied to Jewish identity and collective memory of persecution. Apr. 8, 2026 at 1: 42pm The prohibition on eating pork has become a defining practice of Jewish identity, not just a religious law. It carries immense symbolic weight…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (269+ words) Surprising Study Finds Lard Outperforms Many Fruits and Vegetables in Nutrient Density Apr. 11, 2026 at 1: 09pm A recent ranking of the world's most nutritious foods has surprisingly placed pork fat, or lard, in the top 10, outranking many fruits and vegetables typically associated…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (322+ words) Garden City Community College and Fort Hays State University sign agreement to streamline transfer credits for agriculture students. Apr. 10, 2026 at 5: 53pm This partnership is more than just about transferring credits - it's about aligning educational programs with the needs of the agriculture…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (316+ words) Apr. 9, 2026 at 6: 50pm The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 20262027 academic scholarships, including the Bruce Maunder Memorial Scholarship, the Darrell Rosenow Memorial Scholarship, and the Bill Kubecka Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships, each valued at $1, 500, are open to college…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (285+ words) New USDA dietary guidelines emphasize protein, driving industry changes Apr. 8, 2026 at 6: 55pm The decline of small, independent pork producers reflects broader industry consolidation trends across agriculture. This shift has implications for rural economies, food supply chains, and consumer access to locally-sourced…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (163+ words) Council's strategic marketing initiatives drive 488% increase in corn exports valued at $122 million Apr. 8, 2026 at 5: 06pm This export success story demonstrates the Council's ability to capitalize on marketing opportunities and strengthen relationships with key importers and end-users in the EU and U. K. markets,…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (219+ words) Local fire and EMS departments invite community to support their work with a home-cooked meal. Apr. 1, 2026 at 10: 34pm The Owen-Withee-Curtiss Fire & EMS departments are hosting a pulled pork dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, April 8th from 4-8 pm at the Curtiss Fire Station. The…...