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Fourth Annual Hams Across America Campaign Kicks Off
Dec 04, 2019 by National Pork Board
Pig farmers partner with Smithfield Foods, Inc., Prairie Fresh Pork and JBS USA Pork to fight food insecurity.
Humphreys, Matsen to join National Pork Board Leadership Team
Nov 18, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
U.S. Pig Farmers Embrace Responsible Antibiotic Use Every Day
Nov 18, 2019 by National Pork Board
America’s pork producers achieve antibiotic stewardship using the We Care ethical principles.
Pork Checkoff Videos Provide High-Tech View of Today’s Pig Farming
Oct 28, 2019 by National Pork Board
Virtual reality videos set to debut at Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo.
Pork Checkoff's Operation Main Street Marks 10,000th Presentation
Oct 25, 2019 by National Pork Board
Checkoff-funded program reaches a historic milestone.
National Pork Board Seeks Applicants for Board of Directors
Oct 17, 2019 by National Pork Board
Apply by Nov. 1 to serve on the National Pork Checkoff Board of Directors.
Pig Farmers Improving Environmental Footprint Through Efficiency
Oct 15, 2019 by National Pork Board
Lagoons store hog waste, but new research from North Carolina shows nutrients in the lagoons are not going to waste.
Oklahoma Set to Ban Garbage Feeding
Sep 18, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
Pork Checkoff Moving Remittance Payments Into Online System
Sep 13, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
A Global Look At African Swine Fever
Sep 12, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
A Global Look At African Swine Fever
Sep 11, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
Seven Asian Countries Battle ASF
Aug 28, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
Final Four Announced for America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
Aug 14, 2019 by National Pork Board
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.
How Has the Threat of African Swine Fever Changed Biosecurity?
Jul 25, 2019 by National Pork Board
The threat of African swine fever demands razor sharp attention, says Pork Checkoff's Lisa Becton, DVM.
National Pork Board Names Dr. Jerry Flint to Leadership Team
Jul 22, 2019 by National Pork Board
Dr. Jerry Flint has been named vice president of engagement and outreach at the National Pork Board effective August 1.