The National Pork Board has announced that Chris Hodges will leave his position as chief executive officer of the National Pork Board effective Dec. 31, 2015. The National Pork Board will discuss the search process for Hodges’ replacement at its planned board meeting in January. Details of the search process will be finalized and announced following that meeting. We appreciate … Read More
USMEF Report Talks Philippines-EU Trade Agreement
The latest U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Report discusses the recent announcement by Philippine officials that the country expresses interest in pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), with hopes to launch formal FTA negotiations early next year. In the report, Joel Haggard, USMEF senior vice president for the Asia Pacific region, explains how this agreement … Read More
PRRS Resistant Pigs – A True Game Changer
Last week a game-changer was announced that could quite possibly reinvent the pork industry. Dr. Randy Prather, Professor of Animal Science at the University of Missouri and Director of the National Swine Resource and Research Center, has spent over a decade putting the pieces together to finally provide an answer to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. The results … Read More
AMSA Pork 101 at Mizzou
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) will host a PORK 101 course January 13-15, 2016 at the University of Missouri Columbia. Also sponsoring the event is the National Pork Board and is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Attendees will experience firsthand the selection, evaluation and fabrication of their pork carcasses. As well as, the importance of hog handling, grading, food … Read More
October Meat Exports Numbers
The USDA released meat export numbers for October and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) compiled them stating U.S. pork and beef exports in have edged higher than the previous month, but were still down from a year ago. Pork exports were down 3 percent year-over-year in volume to 177,191 metric tons (mt), and fell 21 percent in value to … Read More
COOL Retaliation – WTO Sets $1.01B in Tariffs
We anticipated this and now it’s here. The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced $1.01 billion retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods authorized in the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) with Canada and Mexico. The WTO has upheld multiple times our neighboring country’s claim that the label creates an unfair advantage to U.S. products. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee … Read More
NPPC Discusses WOTUS At #NAFB15
The nation’s pork producers used Trade Talk at the 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) Convention as an opportunity to discuss the impact of several major US policy and trade decisions that recently went into effect, and highlighted ways the pork industry is getting involved. John Weber, President-Elect for the National Pork Producers Council(NPPC), sat down with AgWired, giving … Read More
Pork Checkoff Debuts Antibiotic Infographic
The National Pork Board has debuted a new infographic depicting how antibiotics are used responsibly in the U.S. swine industry, how pig farmers work with their veterinarians to practice good antibiotic stewardship, and how responsible antibiotic usage is necessary to help keep people, pigs and the planet healthy. “As pig farmers, we work closely with veterinarians to make sure we’re … Read More
Mizzou to Host PORK 101 Course
The University of Missouri will be hosting its annual PORK 101 course January 13-15, 2016, in Columbia, Missouri. The course will be hosted by the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) in cooperation with the National Pork Board, and is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Attendees will receive firsthand experience into the selection and evaluation of live hogs, and the fabrication … Read More
Celebrate Porksgiving This Holiday Season
This holiday season, the Pork Checkoff is inspiring people across the country to say thank you to those who have given to others all year long by celebrating “Porksgiving,” a season for giving back with pork. “There’s no better way to show someone your appreciation than with a home-cooked meal, and there’s no better meal than one made with pork,” … Read More