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Temple Genetics lauded for record performance

06/14/2011 3:06:09 PM

The National Association of Swine Records recognized Tempel Genetics, Inc., of Gentryville, Ind., with the 2011 Master Seedstock Producer Award at the 2011 World Pork Expo. ... Full story.

Pork producers oppose antibiotic restrictions

06/13/2011 6:15:00 AM

U.S. pork producers and veterinarians charged with maintaining the health of the nation’s swine herd oppose restrictions on antibiotic use proposed by legislation currently being reviewed in Congress. The topic was discussed at a press conference conducted by the National Pork Producers Council at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week. ... Full story.

Live from WPX: Tom Latham and pending FTAs

06/10/2011 4:17:59 PM

Congressman Tom Latham talks about pending trade agreements and other issues facing the pork industry on AgriTalk at World Pork Expo ... Full story.

Live from WPX: A look at NPPC legislative efforts

06/10/2011 3:00:00 PM

NPPC board member Larry Liepold talks about legislative efforts of the organization. ... Full story.

Live from WPX: Talking antibiotics with Dr. Liz Wagstrom

06/10/2011 12:59:52 PM

National Pork Producers Council Chief Veterinarian talks about concerns and misunderstandings about antibiotic use in pork. She also details conversations with South Korean officials, saying new antibiotic rules in that country will only affect South Korean feed mills. ... Full story.

Getting pork consumers to embrace 145 F

06/10/2011 7:43:16 AM

The process to change the recommended cooking temperature for pork muscle meat began six years ago. It started by meeting with the Food Safety Inspection Service to determine what scientific information was needed to complete the task, said Liz Wagstrom, the National Pork Producers Council's chief veterinarian. ... Full story.

Time is running out on KORUS, says Ambassador Han

06/10/2011 7:36:57 AM

“The stakes are high and time is running out,” was one of the messages that South Korea’s Ambassador Han Duck-soo told a group of pork producers and industry representatives at World Pork Expo on Thursday, regarding the U.S./South Korea Free-trade Agreement. ... Full story.

NPB commits additional $5 million to new campaign

06/10/2011 12:02:04 AM

Just one month since the launch of the industry’s new ‘Pork. Be Inspired’ consumer promotion effort, the National Pork Board announced it is adding $5 million to extend the reach and impact of the campaign. The announcement was made at the 23rd annual World Pork Expo underway this week in Des Moines. ... Full story.