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Winners of Pork Industry Scholarships named
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) at the annual business meeting of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) awarded scholarships to four college students who intend to pursue careers in the pork industry.
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NPPC elects 2013 vice president
Dr. Ron Prestage, DVM, a pork producer from Camden, S.C., was elected to the post of vice president for the National Pork Producers Council.
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NPPC passes resolutions related to traceability, reporting
Delegates to the National Pork Producers Council annual meeting passed resolutions last week related to traceability, daily negotiated bids, USDA reporting and animal well-being audits.
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ASA policy discussions take on trade, transportation and more
The final days of the 2013 Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, Fla., ended on a high note for members of the American Soybean Association as their voting delegates reaffirmed the association’s commitment to several issues facing today’s agriculture community.
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Soybean farmers chart ASA policy course
Members of the voting delegates of the American Soybean Association (ASA) reaffirmed the association’s commitment to a comprehensive long-term farm bill during its annual meeting during the final day of the 2013 Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, Fla.
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NPPC, ag groups welcome U.S.-EU trade talks
A coalition of U.S. food and agricultural organizations led by the National Pork Producers Council today praised the Obama administration for launching negotiations with the European Union (EU) on a transatlantic free trade agreement (FTA) and for its insistence that the agreement be comprehensive and ambitious.
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Sen. Johanns awarded Farm Bureau ‘Golden Plow’
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman presented Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) with AFBF’s “Golden Plow” award Monday evening.
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New taxes burdensome for farm and ranch families
New Medicare taxes, the health insurance tax and penalties for failure to meet coverage requirements will harm the nation’s farm and ranch families, the American Farm Bureau Federation told Congress Tuesday.
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Stallman: For smart ag policy, give farmers the right tools
Agriculture plays an integral role in our nation’s society, economics and global competitiveness. It’s woven into the very fabric that has made America one of the greatest nations in the world.
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BIVI Swine Health Seminar covers “vertical” disease transmission
Boehringer Ingelheim (BIVI) hosted its Swine Health Seminar as a kick-off to the 44th annual American Association of Swine Veterinarians meeting being held in San Diego this week.
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National Pork Board marking progress on key initiatives
Tracking success on pork marketing and outreach initiatives will be the central focus of the National Pork Board's meeting next week in Orlando, Fla. The Board meeting is a part of the annual Pork Industry Forum that will be held in March 8-9. The board will meet Wednesday and Thursday, prior to the delegate sessions.
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