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Producer input is core to the National Pork Board’s mission and commitment to priorities in demand, swine health and state collaboration.
Here’s a look at the newest hires in the U.S. pork industry in business, academia and organizations.
FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson announced a formal investigation Thursday into fertilizer pricing and market concentration, drawing a standing ovation from farmers representing 18 states.
The new 52,000-square-foot facility in Kerrville, Texas, is dedicated to genomics and advanced pest control technologies to protect American livestock from invasive threats.
Jeff Schomburger will succeed Donnie King as Tyson Foods CEO in October as the company navigates rising cattle costs and supply challenges in its beef business.
With school out and more youth heading into summer farm work, now is the time to put safety checks in place before kids take on responsibilities on the farm.
As livestock producers face unprecedented stressors, industry experts are reframing mental health as a critical component of farm safety and long-term operational success.
From understanding the fight-or-flight response to the “Take Five” safety pause, discover how calm handling and proper preparation protect both caretakers and animals.
At the USMEF Spring Conference, Ricardo Zúñiga highlights how industry voices protected the Central American trade floor — and what global risks could still dampen demand.
A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.
NPIC marks its 30th anniversary in 2026 by bringing industry leaders together to celebrate three decades of progress and chart a new course for the future of pork production.
Inspired by her father’s resilience in the 1980s, Angie Traetow shares why farmers must trade distractions for deliberate planning.
Strong employees are not always strong managers, and the difference often comes down to whether they’ve been prepared to lead people, not just do the job.
Don’t let your dedication put you in danger. Learn how to spot the silent signs of heat stress and protect your team from the summer’s deadliest hazard.
As skyrocketing property taxes and construction costs stall expansion plans, contract growers are pivoting toward operational efficiencies and technological investments to protect their tightening margins.
By aligning modern economics with true partnership, Dykhuis Farms is proving that when the pig thrives, every person in the production chain wins.
From internal temperature secrets to creative recipe ideas, learn how to turn this versatile and affordable protein into the highlight of your next backyard barbecue.
Learn which products are conditionally approved and why a strong veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the only way to manage this devastating pest.
The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has adopted the first international guidelines for evaluating African Swine Fever vaccines in the field to ensure safety and efficacy across global markets.
A new AI-driven weight prediction model is uncovering hidden efficiencies to ensure no revenue is left on the table for Keystone’s member-owners.
New platform aims to bridge the global vaccination gap and protect the $300-billion livestock economy from escalating disease threats.
Company cites ‘continued uncertainty’ as the reason for the May 20 lockout in Fort Morgan, stressing that the $33.4 million contract offer remains fair and competitive.
Master the daily fundamentals that protect your herd, optimize feed efficiency and boost your bottom line.
Five contract growers share the barn tools and technnology that are essential in their barns and bring about the greatest return on investment.
NOVUS and Nutra Blend help bring the competitive speaking event back to World Pork Expo again in 2026.
Renowned air quality expert and CLEAR Center director Frank Mitloehner takes the helm of UC Davis’ premier Department of Animal Science to lead its global mission in agricultural research and environmental sustainability.
The National Pork Producers Council is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers and the enforcement of “reasonable and equitable” treatment for U.S. pork exports as Congress prepares to renew the African trade agreement.
The FDA is launching a new systematic process to monitor food additives, incorporating critical feedback from the National Pork Producers Council to prioritize scientific data over non-scientific factors.
Benchmarking provides the essential context to transform production variation into actionable patterns, driving more consistent animal health and improved system-wide profitability.
Integrating economic decision tools with precise nutritional and management strategies will be key to capturing the full profit potential offered throughout the 2026 marketing year.