Former Iowa Pork Producers CEO Rich Degner was honored recently with two national prestigious pork industry awards.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined the National Pork Board recently in presenting Degner with the inaugural Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award.

The award, named after Don Paulson, past Minnesota state pork executive, and Rex Whitmore, past Wisconsin state pork executive, recognizes the outstanding leadership and commitment of...