World Pork Expo http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo RSS Feed for World Pork Expo en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 13:21:15 GMT Pork Industry Makes Gains on PRRS Elimination http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/pork-industry-makes-gains-on-prrs-elimination-114025519.html Years of scientific study and on-farm research is paying off in providing effective strategies to help pork producers prevent and control porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus. Business seminars scheduled for WPX http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/Business-Seminars-scheduled-for-WPX-151438425.html 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. Visit NPB at WPX for food, fun and information http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/Visit-NPB-at-WPX-for-food-fun-and-information-150068955.html 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. Check out 2012 WPX events' schedule http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/Check-out-2012-WPX-events-schedule-149256025.html 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. High-caliber entertainment offered at MusicFest http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/High-caliber-entertainment-offered-at-MusicFest-148584305.html 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. Register now for Flying Pig Challenge http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/Register-now-for-Flying-Pig-Challenge-148561475.html Have fun while raising money for the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) Political Action Committee by participating in the Flying Pig Challenge on April 26 at Drake Landing in Fuquay Varina, N.C. WPX announces three pre-expo ag tours http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/WPX-announces-three-pre-expo-ag-tours-145841435.html The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has announced three tours for those who want to experience Midwestern agriculture and hospitality at its best prior to the opening of World Pork Expo. See the latest pork industry developments at the World Pork Expo http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/See-the-latest-pork-industry-developments-at-the-World-Pork-Expo-142363595.html Each year, producers and industry professionals make World Pork Expo, the world's largest pork-specific trade show. Attendees will find business seminars on profitability, animal health and current issues. Register early for WPX for $10 discount http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/Register-early-for-WPX-for-10-discount-142116363.html The 2012 World Pork Expo, the world's largest pork-specific trade show, will be coming to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa From June 6-8. By registering in advance, attendees can receive a $10 World Pork Expo early registration discount and free Expo alerts via e-mail. Plan now to attend the 2012 World Pork Expo http://www.porknetwork.com/pork-news/events/world-pork-expo/Plan-now-to-attend-the-2012-World-Pork-Expo-142107243.html Seeing the pork industry’s newest technologies, participating in business seminars and showing outstanding breeding stock are just a few of the reasons nearly 20,000 people will attend the 2012 World Pork Expo.