National Pork Board
U.S. pork producers committed to continuous improvement
In an effort to highlight a history of continuous improvement and responsible practices, the National Pork Board (NPB) is releasing its 2012 Pork Industry Progress Report, 'Responsible Farming. Our Heritage. Our Future.'
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NCPC provides food for support Sandy victims
The board of directors of the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) has donated $10,000 to support a direct feeding effort being made for Hurricane Sandy victims.
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What you need to know about influenza
Jennifer Koeman, National Pork Board’s director of producer and public health, offers tips to protect people and pigs as influenza season gets underway. She also explains virus strains and how they get their names.
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NPB meets to consider additional promotion, 2013 budget
The National Pork Board (NPB) will consider adding some additional marketing funds to its 2013 budget before giving it final approval next week. The board meets Nov. 15-17, in Des Moines.
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Pork featured at Taste of Home cooking school
Creating meal magic in minutes becomes an adventure at the Taste of Home Cooking School, where pork has been a showstopper this fall, reports the National Pork Board (NPB).
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Expanding pork production’s insights and realities
Last week’s release of “A Pig’s Tale” by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has drawn significant attention. The four-minute animated video is directed at children, parents and educators. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) offers some perspective on the realities of pork production today.
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PQA Plus: Ensuring good pork production practices
To ensure that Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus truly reflects what consumers want and what producers are doing, the program is revised every three years. The latest version of the program aims to be more user friendly than ever and will be rolled out at World Pork Expo in 2013.
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Pork Month celebrates producers doing the right thing
October is the month to celebrate pork. Though times have changed and production practices have evolved, October Pork Month is one way in which history and tradition have lived on in the pork industry.
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Producers and workers shouldn’t overlook flu shots
With flu season again upon us, the National Pork Board’s pork checkoff reminds pork producers, farm personnel and others who have contact with pigs to get their seasonal flu vaccination as soon as possible to help protect human and pig health.
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NPB accepts nominations for 2013 Board of Directors
The National Pork Board (NPB) is accepting nominations to fill five, three-year terms. In addition, candidates are being sought for two open seats on the Board's nominating committee to serve two-year terms starting in 2013.
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NPB offers Open House kits for producers
By promoting open house events for swine facilities, producers can demonstrate their commitment to their communities while displaying the economic impact and value of a pork production operation.
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