2 hog producers make changes in operations
IOWA - Two large Iowa hog producers have made changes in their operations. Iowa Select Farms, the largest Iowa-based hog producer, has cut 75 jobs in 26 counties, and DeCoster Farms has sold 19 of its hog-finishing buildings. In a statement, Iowa Select Farms President Jeff Hansen said the staff reductions were taken "to ensure that the company's overhead and cost structure remain competitive.
