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Porcine Circovirus Webinar Provides Timely Updates, SHIC Says
Porcine Circovirus Webinar Provides Timely Updates, SHIC Says

Porcine circovirus (PCV) presents a significant swine disease challenge, says the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC). That's why it is included in SHIC’s 2024 Plan of Work as a priority pathogen.

Kennedy Named NC Pork's Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year
Kennedy Named NC Pork's Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year

Brian Kennedy of Beaulaville, N.C., received the Outstanding Pork Producer of the Year at the annual NC Pork Conference. 

There's a New Way to Cash in on Your CI Score on the Farm, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
There's a New Way to Cash in on Your CI Score on the Farm, Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act

The new 45Z tax credit passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2025, means a farmer's carbon intensity score will soon be worth more, especially if your corn goes to an ethanol plant.

Ohio Pork Council Teams Up for March Madness Consumer Messaging
Ohio Pork Council Teams Up for March Madness Consumer Messaging

Whether everyone’s favorite college basketball team is looking good as we head deeper into the NCAA Tournament’s March Madness or not, one thing’s for sure—the Ohio Pork Council is putting pork as the No.1 seed to win.

McCullens Wins Emerging Leader Award from NC Pork Council
McCullens Wins Emerging Leader Award from NC Pork Council

Zeke McCullen of Clinton, N.C., was awarded the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing a pork producer aged 40 or younger who has contributed to the pork industry in North Carolina and exhibits potential for leadership.

Smart Technology in the Barn is Becoming Smarter
Smart Technology in the Barn is Becoming Smarter

We are no longer in the “olden days” when a producer had to drive to the site to see if the barn ventilation was operating correctly because he made a ventilation change the day before based on a snapshot in time.

Pork Product News: Hormel's Ribbon Pepperoni, Coleman All Natural Meats
Pork Product News: Hormel's Ribbon Pepperoni, Coleman All Natural Meats

Here's a roundup of product news in the pork industry.

What's the Potential Production Impact of a JEV Outbreak in U.S. Swine?
What's the Potential Production Impact of a JEV Outbreak in U.S. Swine?

Although Japanese encephalitis virus has never been detected in the U.S., experts are paying close attention to it as JEV poses an emerging transboundary threat to domestic sow herds susceptible to viral infection.

Registration Now Open for World Pork Expo 2024
Registration Now Open for World Pork Expo 2024

Registration for the 2024 World Pork Expo is now open. Here's how to register.

Seaboard Foods Opens First Overseas Sales Office in Japan
Seaboard Foods Opens First Overseas Sales Office in Japan

Leading U.S. pork processor and exporter Seaboard Foods announced the opening of Seaboard Foods of Japan, its first overseas sales office.

Hundreds Gather to Dedicate Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena at Illinois
Hundreds Gather to Dedicate Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena at Illinois

Over 300 people gathered March 8 to dedicate the “Dr. Doug Parrett Memorial Arena” in the historic Stock Pavilion at the University of Illinois honoring the 49-year career of beef production professor and judging coach.

Henry’s Heroes Program Serves 500 Children in Need Across Iowa
Henry’s Heroes Program Serves 500 Children in Need Across Iowa

The U.S. Department of Education’s Early Childhood Homelessness state profile and the Kids Count Data Center estimate nearly 7,000 children under the age of 6 in Iowa – approximately one in 34 – experienced homelessness.

Tyson Foods to Close Perry Pork Plant in Iowa
Tyson Foods to Close Perry Pork Plant in Iowa

Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, the meatpacker said on Monday, eliminating jobs for about 1,200 workers.

Livestock Industry Mourns Loss of Dr. Angela Baysinger
Livestock Industry Mourns Loss of Dr. Angela Baysinger

Dr. Angela Baysinger, DVM, passed away on March 8. Baysinger was well known throughout the pork industry for her contributions to veterinary medicine and empowering those around her every day.

Pollock Inducted into North Carolina Pork Hall of Fame
Pollock Inducted into North Carolina Pork Hall of Fame

Jimmy Pollock has spent his entire career working with and serving pork producers to improve and strengthen the pork industry, a role that has benefited farm families across the state and the across the country.

Exports: Pork Off to Rapid Start; Beef Trends Mixed
Exports: Pork Off to Rapid Start; Beef Trends Mixed

Pork exports begin the year on a torrid pace while beef export values jump 9%. Lamb exports put up highest value in more than four years.

Why Pork Forum 2024 is One for the Books
Why Pork Forum 2024 is One for the Books

As the dust settles on the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum in Chicago held March 5-7, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) CEO Bryan Humphreys says it was a fantastic week for the pork industry. Here's why.

AASV Student Poster Competition Winners Announced
AASV Student Poster Competition Winners Announced

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in the Veterinary Student Poster Competition.

NPPC Elects New Officers and Board Members to Spearhead Advocacy Efforts
NPPC Elects New Officers and Board Members to Spearhead Advocacy Efforts

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces the induction of new officers and the election of members to its board of directors.

For the Love of Pork: Influencers Eddie Zamora and Ashley Sampson Help Cooks Avoid Dry Pork Chops
For the Love of Pork: Influencers Eddie Zamora and Ashley Sampson Help Cooks Avoid Dry Pork Chops

People are looking for authenticity. That’s why influencers such as Eddie Zamora, the Yum Yum Foodie, and Ashley Sampson of Life With Ashley Ann are drawing droves of peopled to their social media platforms every day.

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Russia Sends First Pork to China Since 2008

MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that it had sent 27 tonnes of pork to China, the first exports of the meat there since Beijing imposed a ban on Russian pork nearly 15 years ago due to African Swine

AASV Foundation Announces Student Seminar Awards and Scholarships
AASV Foundation Announces Student Seminar Awards and Scholarships

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $25,000 to 15 veterinary students who participated in the AASV Student Seminar at the Annual Meeting.

Stay United to Move Pork Industry Forward, Hays Urges
Stay United to Move Pork Industry Forward, Hays Urges

National Pork Producers Council President Scott Hays shared some good advice he heard recently with the attendees of the National Pork Industry Forum during his remarks on March 6. 

Pig Farmers Honor Paul Sundberg at National Pork Industry Forum
Pig Farmers Honor Paul Sundberg at National Pork Industry Forum

Paul Sundberg, DVM, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum for his exceptional service to the industry. Here's why.

Anne Miller Named Outstanding State Executive in the U.S. Pork Industry
Anne Miller Named Outstanding State Executive in the U.S. Pork Industry

Anne Miller defied expectations with her extraordinary journey from a 23-year-old with no prior experience in pigs to becoming one of the youngest state pork association executives, says Scott Hays, NPPC president.

NPPC Honors Bill Prestage for Lifetime Contributions to Pork Industry
NPPC Honors Bill Prestage for Lifetime Contributions to Pork Industry

Bill Prestage was inducted into the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum for his devotion to advancing the pork industry.

AASV Foundation Awards More than $100,000 for Research
AASV Foundation Awards More than $100,000 for Research

As part of its mission to fund research with direct application to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in funding for research.

Hall Receives David A. Schoneweis Scholarship
Hall Receives David A. Schoneweis Scholarship

Madeline Hall, a Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded the David A. Schoneweis Scholarship during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting.

AASV Announces 2024 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award
AASV Announces 2024 Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year Award

Rodger Main, DVM, was honored with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award for his excellence in teaching, research and service to the swine veterinary profession. 

Attract and Retain Workers: What the Pork Industry Needs to Do Now
Attract and Retain Workers: What the Pork Industry Needs to Do Now

Close behind profitability in the list of challenges facing the U.S. pork industry is labor – not only attracting workers, but also retaining them. Dianne Bettin offers insight on how to retain top talent.

American Royal To Host New Spring Youth Livestock Show
American Royal To Host New Spring Youth Livestock Show

The new American Royal Spring Youth Livestock Show will take place March 27-30 at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo.

Nathan Winkelman Wins 2024 AASV Meritorious Service Award
Nathan Winkelman Wins 2024 AASV Meritorious Service Award

Nathan Winkelman, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service award winner.

U.S. Corn and Soy Key to Success of Red Meat Exports, Spronk Says
U.S. Corn and Soy Key to Success of Red Meat Exports, Spronk Says

The story of American corn and soybean production is a key tool in marketing U.S. red meat overseas. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk explained why at the Commodity Classic last week.

One of China's Biggest Pork Producers is 'Optimistic' Hog Prices Will Pull Out of Slump
One of China's Biggest Pork Producers is 'Optimistic' Hog Prices Will Pull Out of Slump

The chairman of New Hope Group, one of China's biggest pig breeders, said he is "optimistic" hog prices will pull out of a multi-year slump this year as government policies to stimulate the market take effect.

Yeske Named 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award Recipient
Yeske Named 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award Recipient

Paul Yeske, DVM, was named the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ 2024 Howard Dunne Memorial Award recipient during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

China Issues New Regulations to Prevent Big Swings in Pig Numbers
China Issues New Regulations to Prevent Big Swings in Pig Numbers

China issued new regulations to control the nation's pig production capacity after an aggressive expansion of farms over the past two years led to an oversupply, a move that could reduce the world's largest pig herd.

Twelve AASV Members Receive Debt Relief Grants
Twelve AASV Members Receive Debt Relief Grants

Twelve $7,500 grants were awarded by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation Feb. 26 during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

AASV Installs 2024 Officers
AASV Installs 2024 Officers

Angela Baysinger, DVM, was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 55th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Unleash Genetic Potential Through Careful Management
Unleash Genetic Potential Through Careful Management

In pig farming, maximizing genetic potential is a constant pursuit. Despite perceptions that pigs are the “easy part” compared to humans, the reality is ensuring optimal conditions involves overcoming various hurdles.

Meet AASV's 2024 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
Meet AASV's 2024 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year

Meet the AASV Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year honored during the 55th American Association of Swine Veterinarians Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

EASY BIO Acquires U.S. Company Devenish Nutrition
EASY BIO Acquires U.S. Company Devenish Nutrition

South Korea’s leading animal nutrition company EASY BIO announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Devenish Nutrition LLC, a U.S. corporation specializing in feed additives.

Company News: Novus, Hypor
Company News: Novus, Hypor

Here's a round-up of headlines in the pork industry. 

AASV Honors 2024 Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year
AASV Honors 2024 Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year

Melissa Farber Billing, DVM, was recognized for her proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service as well as her tireless service to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

Allerson Wins AASV's Outstanding Practitioner of the Year Award
Allerson Wins AASV's Outstanding Practitioner of the Year Award

Holden Farms' Veterinarian Matt Allerson was honored as the 2024 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Pork Companies Give Back to Communities
Pork Companies Give Back to Communities

Here's a peek at some of the great work pork companies are doing in communities across the country.

Sen. Lincoln Hough Receives Outstanding Legislator Award  from the Missouri Pork Association
Sen. Lincoln Hough Receives Outstanding Legislator Award from the Missouri Pork Association

Senator Lincoln Hough received the Outstanding Legislator Award during the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo. He was chosen for his outstanding support of the Missouri pork industry and all of agriculture.

Iowa Pork Honors Individuals as State's Top Pork Promoters
Iowa Pork Honors Individuals as State's Top Pork Promoters

The Iowa Pork Producers Association tips its hat each year to local leaders. Here are the 2024 winners.

APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance for Unexplained Mortality Investigations
APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance for Unexplained Mortality Investigations

A new collaborative effort is helping fund rapid investigations of unexplained morbidity or mortality events in animals – unexpected deaths or illnesses that could signal emerging animal disease threats.

World Pork Expo Returns With Exciting Updates for 2024
World Pork Expo Returns With Exciting Updates for 2024

By popular request, the Expo will feature a new schedule and entertainment options for visitors.

What Everyone Was Talking About at AASV's Annual Meeting
What Everyone Was Talking About at AASV's Annual Meeting

A variety of topics ranging from biosecurity breaches to PRRS kicked off conversations during the 2024 American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting. Here’s a quick glimpse of what some experts had to say.