Pork industry estimates 17 percent of sows in open pens
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Estimates regarding how many U.S. sows are housed in open-pen gestation systems have varied widely. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and some food companies tend to point to 30 percent of sows as the current industry level. The industry now has other estimates.
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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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38 countries represented at World Pork Expo
Nearly 20,000 pork producers and industry experts from throughout the world will be at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, for the world’s largest pork-specific trade show June 6-8.
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Brumm Speaks Out: Looking towards World Pork Expo this week
This week is the World Pork Expo in Des Moines. I expect to visit with many of you at this event. I plan on attending on Wednesday and Thursday and already have a number of meetings scheduled.
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National Pork Board to Meet at World Pork Expo
The National Pork Board (NPB) will meet in Des Moines on Tuesday to elect new officers and to consider mid-year adjustments to the 2012 budget.
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WPX features top swine genetics
Whether you’re in the market for seedstock or want to check out some of the young pork leaders who will direct pork industry in the future, the 2012 World Pork Expo (WPX) has a special opportunity for you.
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NPB presents PORK Academy at WPX
PORK Academy is a series of World Pork Expo (WPX) seminars designed to provide information to pork producers about current industry needs and challenges. Industry experts cover a variety of topics, such as herd health, pork exports, transport bedding, economic outlooks and much more.
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Business seminars scheduled for WPX
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.
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Visit NPB at WPX for food, fun and information
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.
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Check out 2012 WPX events' schedule
For three days each year, nearly 20,000 pork producers and pork industry professionals venture to Des Moines, Iowa, to attend World Pork Expo (WPX). This year’s event runs from Wednesday, June 6 through Friday, June 8, and here's a look at the schedule.
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High-caliber entertainment offered at MusicFest
Once again, MusicFest will be the social highlight of World Pork Expo. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, WPX attendees can enjoy free roasted pork and refreshments while enjoying performances by two live bands.
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