National Pork Board

Vilsack names 5 new NPB members

05/16/2012 9:00:00 AM

Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack has released the names of the five new National Pork Board (NPB) appointees. The new members will each serve a 3-year term on the 15-member board. ... Full story.

Business seminars scheduled for WPX

05/15/2012 10:00:00 AM

The 2012 World Pork Expo (WPX) is less than a month away, and even though the days are jam packed, here is a set of business seminars worth noting. ... Full story.

Visit NPB at WPX for food, fun and information

05/04/2012 3:25:00 PM

There’s always plenty of hospitality at the National Pork Board’s (NPB) hospitality tent at World Pork Expo (WPX), but this year there’s so much more. ... Full story.

NPB reacts to Burger King gestation-stall plans

04/26/2012 5:15:00 AM

The National Pork Board has released its reaction to Burger King's announcement that it will require its pork suppliers to provide pork only from systems that do not use gestation-sow stalls. ... Full story.

Savannah to host 2012 Pork Management Conference

04/09/2012 6:00:00 AM

Southern hospitality will be on full display at the upcoming 2012 Pork Management Conference, set for June 19-22 in Savannah, Ga. The conference will provide participants with a pork industry perspective on topics such as gestation-sow housing, risk management, consumer behavior, activist’s agendas, world markets and much more. ... Full story.

Pork Tenderloin featured at Woman’s Day heart event

04/08/2012 11:15:00 AM

Heart-healthy pork tenderloin recently took center stage during the star-studded Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards, which honors those who’ve made significant contributions in the fight against heart disease. ... Full story.

U.S. pork spotlighted in Russia

04/07/2012 2:15:00 PM

American pork took center stage across western Russia this month with high-profile participation in an international culinary competition and master classes for Russian chefs, as well as at ExpoHoreca, a leading hospitality industry trade show. ... Full story.

Producers give high marks to pork checkoff

03/30/2012 5:30:00 AM

Each year, the National Pork Board (NPB) conducts a survey to assess producer support of the National Pork Checkoff programs and spending. The random-sample telephone survey helps NPB officers and staff understand what pork producers think about pork industry issues that the pork checkoff addresses. ... Full story.

Ag Day dialogue to address future of food and farming

03/05/2012 5:30:00 AM

On March 7, ahead of Ag Day, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) will present a live-streaming, on-line discussion about the future of food and farming. ... Full story.

NPB honors 2011 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards

03/02/2012 3:05:46 PM

The National Pork Board (NPB) today honored four farm families as recipients of the 2011 National Pork Industry Environmental Stewards Award at the annual National Pork Industry Forum being held here. The award, now in its 18th year, recognizes producers who demonstrate a firm commitment to safeguarding the environment and their local communities. ... Full story.

NPB commits $2 million to ‘pig adventure center’

03/02/2012 12:19:21 PM

The National Pork Board has decided to contribute $2 million to help fund the Fair Oaks Pig Adventure Center. The decision was made in NPB’s board meeting, held in conjunction with the National Pork Industry Forum in Denver. ... Full story.

PORK 101 session set for May 22-24

02/29/2012 12:07:08 PM

The PORK 101 educational session for 2012 will take place on May 22-24 at Texas A&M University. The three-day course is presented by the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) and the National Pork Board (NPB). ... Full story.

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