It's no surprise that the U.S. pork industry wants to build on the export record set in 2017, says Craig Morris with the National Pork Board. To do that, the industry must be proactive, strategic and insightful.
The biennial Global Meat Congress will be held in Dallas May 30-June 1, and the U.S. pork industry will be represented. The event hasn't been held in the U.S. for more than 20 years.
In light of a recent court ruling in North Carolina regarding hog production, the National Pork Board is sharing the strong record the U.S. pork industry has on the environment and sustainability efforts.
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.
