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At DNA Genetics, our core values are more than words. They are how we work, how we lead, and how we treat one another every day.
Do What is Right. Do The Best You Can. Treat Others They Way You Want to be Treated.
These values guide our Team both on and off the farm, and they are at the heart of who we are.
When you join DNA Genetics, you are not just joining a company. You become part of a team that cares.
The best maternal genetics are built for lasting performance.
That’s why the Commercial Performance Network looks beyond individual traits to capture the full picture of sow performance.
For maternal customers, that means using commercial data to strengthen selection for litter size, farrowing rate, retention, survivability, and lifetime value.
That insight helps us keep advancing the DNA Line 241 as a sow built for commercial performance—delivering productivity, longevity, and efficiency throughout her lifetime.
See what the Commercial Performance Network means for the future of the Line 241 at dnaswinegenetics.com/commerc…
Congratulations to Ramiro Franco for being this year’s “Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated” Core Principle Award Winner!
Ramiro has been a member of our team since 2022 and has done an outstanding job as Department Head at Richter Nursery/Finisher. He leads by example, treats others with respect, and is always looking for ways to improve safety, biosecurity, and team performance. His commitment to continuous improvement, willingness to share his knowledge, and dedication to helping others succeed make him a valued leader and teammate.
Congratulations, Ramiro! Thank you for all that you do!
Our work matters.
Whether you are on the farm collecting data or behind the computer calculating the metrics, your work makes a difference.
At DNA Genetics, we know the decisions we make today will help build a better tomorrow. That is why we dedicate every day to giving our very best to our team - and our producers.
Gilts are the engine that drives your herd's productivity. How you set them up for success determines your farm's efficiency.
Listen to this month's podcast with Dr. John Sonderman and learn how to maximize your gilts' long-term performance: ow.ly/h1N150ZWPfM
Did you know DNA Genetics has a technical support staff that is full of industry experts ready to help your production thrive?
Our tech service team travels around the country, helping our producers grow, succeed, and exceed their bottom line.
That is the DNA Difference.
Working together to build a stronger industry.
Last week, DNA South America visited our Columbus Office. We had valuable conversations about our genetic program, our progress, and our commitment to lead the industry through innovation and collaboration.
The Next-Gen 241 – bred not just to farrow, but to perform. She is calm, independent, and feed-efficient. The Next-Gen 241 is redefining sow performance today and into the future.
DNA Genetics has access to commercial production data at scale, and a level of pedigree connection that sets our program apart.
With data from more than 2 million market pigs annually, including plant data, we can see how genetics perform beyond high-health environments and connect those outcomes back to their genetic lineage.
For producers, the advantage is clear: genetics selected with more real-world evidence behind them and built to perform under the conditions that matter.
See what sets the Commercial Performance Network apart at dnaswinegenetics.com/commerc…
Are you ready to gain hands-on experience and level up your future? Submit your application for our 2027 Summer Internship Program and text the next step in your career journey: pillenfamilyfarms.com/intern…
Genetics plays an important role in shaping pork quality.
In a recent article, Dr. Randy Borg explored DNA Genetics’ research into meat quality and the genetic factors that can influence performance and the end product.
Research like this helps us better understand the connection between genetics and pork production – and supports our continued work to advance genetic solutions for the industry.
Read the full article below.
We are proud to be a part of an industry that works every day to feed families across America and around the world, support communities, and continually find better ways to produce high-quality pork for our customers.
From the farm to the table, it takes dedicated people who care deeply about what they do. We are proud of our team, our producers, and of being part of an industry that never stops moving forward.
Happy National Pork Month from all of us at DNA Genetics.
Looking for something new to listen to?
It is National Podcast Day, making it the perfect time to revisit our podcast, Inside the Helix.
Monthly, we bring on our industry experts to discuss the latest in slat level research. From genetics to barn management to nutrition. Always relevant. Always research backed.
Catch our latest podcast episodes now on your favorite streaming platform.
The industry’s largest reality check is here.
Meet the Commercial Performance Network - built on data from more than 100,000 enrolled sows.
This isn’t just another trial or benchmark. It connects commercial data directly to nucleus selection and fed back into our genetic program. The Commercial Performance Network is how DNA Genetics connects commercial reality to genetic progress, building genetics that aren't just tested in the nucleus, but proven where performance counts.
Real-world data. Genetic progress. Built for producers.
As harvest approaches and grain bins are emptied for new crop storage, monitoring feed ingredients becomes even more important. Mycotoxins can negatively affect growth, reproduction, immunity, and overall herd health, even at low levels.
Proactive testing can help protect pig performance and your operation's bottom line.
Yesterday, we teamed up with @AFANofAGand @NEporkproducers to welcome students from @CUNE to our Columbus office!
It was a great opportunity to connect with the next generation of agriculture professionals, share more about what we do, and give students a look at the many career opportunities available in the swine industry.
The future of agriculture is bright!
We would like to congratulate Dr. Amanda Cross on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
This award honors outstanding early-career alumni who have achieved exceptional success in their field.
Congratulations, Dr. Cross! We are proud to have you on our team!
When throughput is one of the main drivers of profitability, every day matters. That is why we select traits for throughput in both our terminal and maternal lines.
That is the DNA Advantage.
As harvest begins, the conversation around old vs. new crop becomes more prevalent. In today’s episode of Inside the Helix, Dr. Steve Kitt, swine nutritionist at DNA Genetics, explains what producers need to plan for and consider during this harvest season.
Tune in now to learn more about the effects of old vs. new crop: share.transistor.fm/s/ab3201…
