A Michigan agricultural producer has been honored with the state’s top recognition in pork production for 2026. Andy White, who manages a complete hog operation from breeding to finishing along with 3,200 acres of row crop farming in Cass County, received the Michigan Master Pork Producer designation.
White expressed optimism about maintaining profitable operations through the upcoming year as industry forecasts suggest. However, he remains cautious about market uncertainties that could quickly shift the agricultural landscape.
“That could all change with a tweet,” White noted, highlighting the volatile nature of modern agricultural markets. “That could all change with any announcement. We export…” he added, referencing the importance of international trade to the pork industry.
The White family operation represents the type of diversified farming that combines livestock production with substantial crop cultivation, a common approach in Michigan’s agricultural sector.
