Four South Dakota pork producers were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to the state’s swine industry.
The 2025 South Dakota Master Pork Producer winners were announced Jan. 14 during the 57th annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Recipients are Jim Petrik, of Gayville; Brian Renelt, of Wilmot; and Ray Waldner, of Orland Colony near Montrose.
In addition, Eric Weaver, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University, was named the Honorary Master Pork Producer…