The National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applaud the action steps defined by the White House through the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB). The report issued March 31 stated U.S. pork producers having been doing their part to tackle the growing resistance problem. “Antibiotics are essential tools for veterinarians and farmers in raising healthy … Read More
Prestage Farms Announces New Company
Prestage Farms has announced the creation of a new company, Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC, along with the intent, pending finalization of necessary state permits and approvals, to build a new, state-of-the-art fresh pork processing facility in Mason City, Iowa. “We are excited to take the next logical step by building a new high tech pork plant in Mason City, … Read More
Pork Checkoff Presser on Hog and Pig Report
The Pork Checkoff hosted a news media conference call following the USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report on Friday, March 25, 2016. Three distinguished agricultural economists: Dr. Scott Brown, Extension Livestock Economist, the University of Missouri, Dr. Lee Schultz, Livestock Economist, Iowa State University, and Altin Kalo, Senior Analyst, Steiner Consulting Group, were on hand to give their reactions to … Read More
New Easter Recipes from Pork Checkoff and Haylie Duff
The Pork Checkoff has teamed up with Haylie Duff to create a one-of-a-kind Easter menu to show pork lovers how they can freshen up some familiar holiday favorites this Easter. “Easter is a holiday where ham reigns supreme,” said Randy Brown, chair of the Pork Checkoff Domestic Marketing Committee and a pork producer from Nevada, Ohio. “It is also a … Read More
DC Forum Talks Antibiotic Resistance
The National Pork Board and Atlantic LIVE have joined together to bring together experts for a discussion on the challenge of responsible antibiotic use in the 21st century. Leading stakeholders from the National Pork Board, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Public Health Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and representatives … Read More
Zoetis ‘Honoring Caregivers’ Award
The 2016 nomination period for Zoetis Honoring Caregivers award program is here. This annual program shares the stories of exemplary pig caregivers and celebrates those who go above and beyond to provide the best care for pigs, every day. “At Zoetis, we believe that exceptional caregivers deserve to be acknowledged, and we are excited to do so through our Honoring … Read More
Students Awarded Pork Industry Scholarships
During the National Pork Industry Forum in Indianapolis, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) awarded scholarships to five college students who intend to pursue careers in the pork industry. NPPC administers the scholarship selection process; the CME Group sponsors the scholarships, which first were awarded in 1990 to celebrate CME’s then-25 years in the live hog futures market. The 2016 … Read More
National Pork Board Distinguished Service Award
Darrell Anderson was honored as the recipient of the National Pork Board Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum earlier this month. The award is given annually to recognize the lifelong contribution to the pork industry by an outstanding leader. “Darrell has provided extraordinary leadership to the pork industry,” said Everett Forkner, a pork producer from Richards, Missouri. … Read More
NPPC Elects New Officers
Last Saturday, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) elected several new officers and members to its board of directors at the National Pork Industry Forum, the annual business meeting for the NPPC Elected as president of the organization was John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. Weber is a graduate of Iowa State University, earning a degree in animal … Read More
Unanimous NPB Support For North Carolina Advisement
The National Pork Board announced that 145 Pork Checkoff delegates unanimously joined the North Carolina Pork Council in support of an advisement introduced during the National Pork Board delegate assembly at the National Pork Industry Forum, held March 3-5. The delegates represent 43 US states and importers, and every state represented in the delegate body added their name as co-sponsors … Read More