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After serving as an international trade intern, Molly O’Connor returns to NPPC with more than a decade of experience in federal government relations and food and agriculture policy.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joins others in fighting food insecurity one ham at a time.
Here’s a look at the producer leaders ranked by peers across the nation and recently selected by USDA.
From the creation of the Beef Center of Excellence to improvements at the Oklahoma State University Swine Research and Education Center, OSU is serious about moving the needle in programs impacting animal health.
Although some fans were less than impressed by the game’s final score, what followed the Big 10 football championship game had many pork producers smiling.
Circumvent CL, a ready-to-use vaccine protecting pigs against porcine circovirus types 2a and 2d and Lawsonia intracellularis, is a new addition to Merck Animal Health’s swine portfolio for pigs three weeks of age and older.
Establishments using a U.S.-origin claim on FSIS-regulated products will need to provide access to documentation demonstrating how the product meets regulatory criteria. FSIS also updated guidelines for label approval.
More than 225 exhibitors, a strong educational program, and two days of networking await pork producers at the Iowa Pork Congress.
With a record number of 18 breakout sessions and a keynote by sought-after consumer economist Leo Feler, the 2026 Ohio Pork Congress will be the most expansive ever, says Cheryl Day, Ohio Pork Council executive vice president.
Although the U.S. red meat brand has great meaning around the world, Jay Theiler says the livestock industry can’t take this for granted and must continue to invest in international marketing, especially as global competitors increase their quality to compete with the U.S.
More than 30 producers came together to make this acquisition possible and demonstrate what’s achievable when people unite around a common goal.
When small town businesses grow, it creates a ripple effect that strengthens the whole community, says South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development Commissioner Bill Even.
Ben Barcovtch is stepping up to help others in his community during the government shutdown because “no one should go hungry.” He hopes to inspire others to do the same.
Check out these newsmakers at National Pork Board, Pharmgate, Jyga Technologies and The Maschhoffs.
If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Send in those nominations for the 2025 Farm Journal’s PORK’s Best Beards in the Pork Industry Contest.
The restructuring reflects an ongoing focus to balance cost discipline with reinvestment in areas critical to its future, the company says. Restructuring charges are estimated in the range of $20 million to $25 million.
This endowed scholarship program will award three $5,000 scholarships annually, two to undergraduate students and one to a graduate or professional track student. The program is expected to continue for the next 40 years.
Some communities across the country are facing the worst hunger crisis in a generation. Here’s a look at four ways pork producers are making a difference by giving the gift of protein.
Hayes served the pork industry as the National Pork Producer Council’s consulting trade economist for 30 years and as National Pork Board’s consulting international marketing economist since 2010.
Nutrient-dense pork offers much needed protein to meals.
Don’t miss this round-up of news headlines from throughout the pork industry.
K-State alum Arkin Wu of Riverstone Farms will share insights into China’s pork production.
The results are in for one of Iowa’s most popular culinary contests, dating back to 2003.
Pork just had one of its most successful Septembers in quite some time with consumers engaging with pork in new ways. Here’s how Minnesota is teaming up with the National Pork Board to bring the Taste What Pork Can Do campaign to more people.
SINCRO delivers tailor-made, smart solutions to optimize nutrition and animal performance, the company says.
The preliminary class action settlement disclosed on Wednesday is the largest in more than seven years of antitrust litigation by the consumers against pork producers.
Triumph Foods is the only pork processor to receive zero-dollar resolution, the company says.
Strong relationship over the years has led companies to explore ways to partner more deeply in a new partnership. Alltech CEO says the time is right to align their passionate teams, proven products and shared values.
Tyler Moore and Caleb Bacon debut in a new Iowa Pork ad in conjunction with the pork industry’s national Taste What Pork Can Do campaign.
Tyson says this voluntary initiative aligns with the company’s core values of feeding families and the nation with trusted food products.