National Pork Board
Can you identify FMD in swine?
To assist veterinarians and pork producers, a new Foot Mouth Disease Pocket Guide includes laminated pictures of FMD symptoms in swine and feral swine, and more what steps to take.
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PRRS price tag, $664 million
For nearly 20 years, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome has taken a financial toll on individual producers as well as the industry as a whole. A new study updates the costly impact.
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Still time to savor summertime pork recipes
There’s still plenty of summer ahead, which means there’s still plenty of time for pork consumers and cooks to enjoy light summertime pork. It also means now is a good time for pork producers to share some pork ideas with friends and neighbors.
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Minnesota names new pork ambassadors
Katie Winslow of Fountain will serve as the new Minnesota Pork Ambassador, first runner-up was Ryan Strobel of Pemberton, and second runner-up was Natalie Johnston of Morris, ,Minn.
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Two new VPs for NPB
The National Pork Board has added two new vice presidents, Bill Winkelman and Jill Criss, to its management team. Winkelman is the new vice president of producer and industry relations. Criss becomes vice president of operations and human resources.
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FSIS identifies penicillin residues in culled sows
USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service reports that several penicillin G violative residues have surfaced in culled sows brought to market. The American Association of Swine Veterinarians provides insight and advice.
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NPB looks to 2012 strategies and budget
Maintaining strong pork demand in the face of rising retail meat prices and ongoing producer profitability challenges will lead the lists of tasks next week as the National Pork Board begins work on its 2012 plan and budget. The board will meet on July 12, during the annual Pork Industry Conference at the Wisconsin Dells.
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IPPA session offers learning opportunity for pork producers
Illinois pork producers are invited to get current on pork industry issues as part of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) July 19 Visioning Session to be held at the Illinois Corn Growers Association office in Bloomington, Ill.
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AWI wants retailers to choose meat suppliers on animal welfare criteria
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) wants grocery store and restaurant chains to monitor the animal welfare record of their meat suppliers and refuse to deal with any company that repeatedly violates humane standards.
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Live from WPX: Tom Latham and pending FTAs
Congressman Tom Latham talks about pending trade agreements and other issues facing the pork industry on AgriTalk at World Pork Expo
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National Pork Board elects new officers
The National Pork Board kicked off the 2011 World Pork Expo with the announced with new officers of the 15-member board. The newly elected president, vice president and treasurer will serve one-year terms beginning immediately.
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- Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
- Oil prices pare losses on U.S. equities turnaround
- Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary
- Ag markets diverged prove rather volatile on Thursday
- Hormel Foods profit declines as costs pinch
- Livestock Slaughter: Pork production up 5 percent from April 2012
