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The National Pork Board's flagship certification programs have been confirmed to be compliant with ISO Technical Specification 34700, recognizing pig farmers' commitment to the highest level of care and well-being.  

National Pork Board highlights the importance of consistency in terms of 'nutrient-dense' definition, to support the role of pork in its nutritional contributions as part of NPB's input to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines.

Here's a look at the National Pork Board's four newly elected officers for the 2023-2024 term, who will represent the 60,000 U.S. pig farmers who pay into the Pork Checkoff.

Minnesota farmer and National Pork Board board member, Dale Stevermer, advocated for U.S. Pork at the G7 Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Japan using his personal Pork Cares Farm Impact Report. 

Life on the farm is busy and it’s easy to find a spot for an estate transition plan on the backburner.

USDA recently added two chemicals to the list of approved disinfectants for use against animal disease because of Pork Checkoff-funded research. 

Nobody promotes U.S. pork better than U.S. pork producers. Joe Dykhuis, co-owner of Dykhuis Farms in Michigan, and National Pork Board's Courtney Knupp reflect on a recent USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission.

The National Pork Board has elected new officers to lead the 15 producer directors that represent the 60,000 U.S. pig farmers who pay into the Pork Checkoff.

"The more we prepare, the quicker we can respond to an actual incident,” says Tyler Bauman, DVM, herd veterinarian for The Maschhoffs, LLC, about the possibility of a foreign animal disease outbreak.

At Pork Forum, delegates approved a change in the mandatory Pork Checkoff rate from $0.40/$100 value per live animal to $0.35/$100 effective Jan.1, 2023. It passed with 94% of shares voting in favor.

The 2021 Pork Industry Forum, scheduled for March 3-5, 2021, will be virtual. Here's the newest information.

National Pork Board approves three new projects studying the devastating African swine fever virus in Vietnam.

An update on African swine fever around the globe.

Engaging Educational Materials Help K-12 Students Develop FCS and environmental science skills.

Pig farmers are gathering in Kansas City this week for the National Pork Industry Forum. A donation of nearly 40,000 servings were provided to a Kansas City food bank on behalf of Pork Forum attendees.

Pork Checkoff is focusing on aggressive growth strategies in 2020

The Pork Checkoff has committed $500,000 for swine research fellowships to provide a pipeline of highly skilled employees for the pork industry.

Checkoff event provides platform for experts to discuss future of the U.S. pork industry.

Commitment to We Care shown while fighting food insecurity through the Hams Across America campaign.

Pork producers to discuss Pork Checkoff successes and future direction in Kansas City on March 4-6.

Action elevates experienced leaders within a revised team structure to ensure delivery on new Pork Checkoff strategy.

Report and porkcares.org share successes and set stage for future improvement.

Pig farmers partner with Smithfield Foods, Inc., Prairie Fresh Pork and JBS USA Pork to fight food insecurity.

Bryan Humphreys  has been named the vice president of producer, state and industry relations, and Jacque Matsen has been named vice president of strategic communications. Both will assume their new roles Dec. 16. 

America’s pork producers achieve antibiotic stewardship using the We Care ethical principles.

Virtual reality videos set to debut at Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo.

Checkoff-funded program reaches a historic milestone.

Apply by Nov. 1 to serve on the National Pork Checkoff Board of Directors.

Lagoons store hog waste, but new research from North Carolina shows nutrients in the lagoons are not going to waste.

    The practice of garbage or waste feeding to swine will be prohibited in Oklahoma starting Nov. 1, which would mean nearly half of U.S. states have such a law.

By migrating remittances to the online platform, the National Pork Board will save producer Checkoff dollars that can then be redirected to other, more critical work related to research, promotion and education efforts.

African swine fever has wreaked havoc on pork production in many parts of the world. This map shows the more than 40 countries that have reported outbreaks and occurrences of the disease since 2014.

African swine fever has wreaked havoc on pork production in many parts of the world. This map shows the more than 40 countries that have reported outbreaks and occurrences of the disease since 2014.

Continuing its march across the continent, African swine fever now has claimed its seventh Asian country, Myanmar, which is west of most previous known cases.

Four finalists are vying to be named America’s Pig Farmer of the Year, a farmer who excels at raising pigs following the We Care ethical principles and who is committed to sharing their farming story with the public.

The threat of African swine fever demands razor sharp attention, says Pork Checkoff's Lisa Becton, DVM.

Dr. Jerry Flint has been named vice president of engagement and outreach at the National Pork Board effective August 1.

Registration is open for the Pig Welfare Symposium, a forum that brings important topics to the forefront of conversation to help improve the well-being of pigs.

In an ongoing effort to prepare the pork industry for a potential foreign animal disease, the USDA is preparing a full-function exercise in September based on a fictional outbreak of ASF and the pork industry's response.

The second Pig Welfare Symposium organized by the National Pork Board will offer perspectives on how the pork industry can continue to evolve. 

Data also shows nearly 55,000 hours volunteered and over $5.5 million donated to charities in 2018 

Pork Checkoff seeks 2019 #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces Team

Industry panel shares importance of biosecurity with youth exhibitors.

Updates offer producers first-time and recertification training.

Pork Checkoff Names 2019-2020 Officers

New research released by the National Pork Board explores consumer behavior when eating away from home.

With research confirming that swine viruses can be transmitted through feed and feedstuffs, new studies are looking at how to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases.

Analysis of 55 years of pig farming reveals gains in all key metrics.

  The Pork Checkoff has awarded 20 scholarships to college students around the U.S. as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry's future human capital. Applicants were judge based on scholastic merit, leadership activities, involvement in the pork production industry and the applicants’ plans for a career in pork production.

National Pork Board and RIPE.IO partner to enhance responsible pig farming practices through blockchain