The Pork Checkoff has awarded 21 scholarships to college students around the U.S. as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future leaders.
The National Pork Board has announced a collaboration with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to support a competitive research program to improve pig health, productivity and well-being.
The National Pork Board today honored Tom Baas with its Distinguished Service Award during the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City. Baas is a former animal science professor at Iowa State University.
The 2018 Pork Industry Forum began with an interesting presentation by author Michael Specter and a panel of experts on gene-editing and the future of this world-changing technology.
Producers attending the 2018 Pork Forum will have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance® Plus certified, as well as learn more about other industry issues.
The National Pork Board is seeking the next America’s Pig Farmer of the Year, with applications now open for the annual industry award at americaspigfarmer.com.
The National Pork Board announces the opening of the application period of the 2018 Pork Industry Scholarships, for college juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a career in swine production management.
The annual #HamsAcrossAmerica campaign encourages farmers and those involved in the pork industry to show appreciation for friends, family and neighbors through the gift of ham and other pork products.
The greatest manure-related hazard exists almost immediately after vigorous agitation of manure begins due to manure-related gases, but the danger may continue even when there is full ventilation.
The process of removing manure from below-building storage of swine facilities is a task that requires careful attention to ensure the utmost safety for humans and pigs.
