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NPB elects new officers
In a meeting Tuesday preceding the opening of the World Pork Expo, the National Pork Board (NPB) elected new officers for 2012/2013. Conley Nelson, Algona, Iowa pork producer, was named NPB president for the 2012-2013 term.
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NPPC responds to food companies’ sow housing decisions
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued a statement in reaction to retailers’ decision regarding gestation-sow stalls.
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International PRRS Symposium set for Nov. 29-30
The International PRRS Symposium is an annual public meeting hosted by the PRRS Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) and National Pork Board (NPB). The symposium will bring together an international group of researchers, students, swine health specialists, companies and producers.
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KLA: Vilsack in Manhattan today to deliver Landon Lecture
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in Kansas today to talk about agriculture, renewable energy and the need for research.
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College Aggies Online winners named
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the results of its third annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The nationwide program was developed to help college students utilize social media to share agriculture's story.
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WPX announces three pre-expo ag tours
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has announced three tours for those who want to experience Midwestern agriculture and hospitality at its best prior to the opening of World Pork Expo.
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U.S. pork exports face increasing competition
The most important export market for U.S. pork in value terms is Japan and many competitors envy the U.S. market share. In all, 26 countries are going after Japan, the world’s most competitive pork market, according to Phil Seng, U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO.
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Christian inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame
For more than 50 years Christian was responsible for the success of the hog herd at Iowa State University, where the farm now bears his name – the Allen E. Christian Swine Teaching Farm.
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NPPC adopts proposed resolutions
Proceedings of the 2012 U.S. National Pork Industry Forum held March 1-3 in Denver, included passage of ten resolutions for consideration by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).
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NPPC elects new officers, board members
Taking over as president of the National Pork Producers Council is R.C. Hunt, a producer from Wilson, N.C. Hunt is the president and co-owner of Andrews Hunt Farms.
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Kansas legislature reaches important deadline
The state Legislature’s first “house-of-origin” deadline occurred last week. This cutoff date is when bills must pass the House or Senate if they are to be considered further this session. Several bills of interest to the livestock industry are still alive.
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