Ann Marie Ames

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Manure is often a major headache, but new systems are turning waste into “liquid gold” and clean water to boost pork producers’ bottom line and solve storage challenges.
Industry leaders at World Pork Expo highlight the risks of over-extending production. To ensure operational integrity, producers must prioritize biosecurity, sound data and tailored SOPs over sheer throughput.
The industry is looking toward cultural authenticity and convenient products such as ground pork to capture younger consumers and provide the consistent eating experiences needed for long-term growth.
By investing in human nutrition research, the National Pork Board is combating misinformation and providing the data-backed evidence needed to position pork as a healthy, versatile choice for every life stage.
Kari Underly demonstrates creative cuts to encourage consumers and meat professionals.
Lee Schulz details 2026 economic forecast at Iowa Pork Congress.