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High feed prices. The ongoing global spread of African swine fever. Trade challenges. There certainly is no shortage of potential supply-chain disrupters for the pork industry in a post-COVID-19 world.
There’s no question the pandemic has changed the way consumers shop, cook and eat. And reflecting on the past year, Kiersten Hafer of One Mind, says, “It’s safe to say when the going gets tough, the tough eat meat.”
Easter 2021 will likely be an indicator again of how people consume and behave during the winter holiday. As vaccines roll out, restrictions ease and families travel more, what shift will we see in buying behavior?
Agricultural economists shared their forecasted prices for the next several quarters following the March 25 announcement of the March 1 Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report.
What does it look like to walk 413 million steps or 7.5 times around the Earth? That’s the mind-blowing number of steps participants took during the first Fresh Start Wellness Challenge.
Growing pork demand and building trust are not mutually exclusive. Gene Noem, National Pork Board vice president, says growing demand works hand in hand with building trust. He previews what’s ahead for the Pork Board.
It’s easy to identify the price of something, but it takes work to understand the value. Gene Noem says that couldn’t be more applicable to the $15-million investment made to fund the Swine Health Information Center.
How do we grow pork consumption? Mohan Sawhney, a professor at Northwestern University, shares a lesson he learned from Facebook and Google: Build a toothbrush.
Winning the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award is humbling, says 2021 winner Don Nikodim. In his eyes, he’s just doing what he’s supposed to do. Nikodim was honored during the recent National Pork Industry Forum.
Regardless of whether you sell 100,000 markets hogs a year or have a barn with two show pigs, Jan Archer, a N.C. pig farmer, says we all share an obligation to take care of each other. And that starts with biosecurity.
It may only be February, but it’s clear the year won’t be without challenges as feed costs continue to rise. As both corn and soybean meal prices surge, here are five ways to reduce their impact on your bottom line.
Economist Brett Stuart of Global AgriTrends forecasts 2021 pork exports down 2%, but on the back of the growth the industry saw in 2020, he says that’s still a pretty big victory. Here’s why.
Although 2020 was a hard year to find the good news, AgriTalk host Chip Flory said pork exports were definitely one of those good stories. On Monday, he discussed the 2020 report with National Pork Board’s Norman Bessac.
Here’s what some of our friends in the pork industry are fixing for the second biggest “food holiday” of the year. When you’ve got Super Bowl snacks this good, it doesn’t matter which team wins!
The competition is heating up around the world as more countries look for ways to fill the pork protein gap caused by the after-effects of the deadly ASF virus. Experts share how the U.S. can grow exports.
As African swine fever rages in Vietnam, the U.S. pork industry, through a $1.7 million USDA FAS grant, is studying the virus in real time as the disease breaks on farms across Vietnam. Here’s an update on the latest.
Record-breaking pork exports in 2020 have been a welcome reprieve. But is it possible to continue this growth? Two new reports detail how U.S. can become the supplier of choice for pork to Vietnam and the Philippines.
When it comes to the global pork market, how much do other countries care about taste? Although every culture has its own definition, Pork Checkoff’s Norman Bessac says there are three basic things customers want.
For Al Wulfekuhle, the best part of being a pig farmer is the never-ending challenge to improve. He shares some of his thoughts on the future and his role in serving the pork industry.
No two days are ever the same – which can be good and bad, laughs Heather Hill, a pig farmer from Greenfield, Ind.
A new African swine fever vaccine shows promise for the pork industry. Dave Pyburn, DVM, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, says it’s one of the best vaccine candidates he’s seen so far.
Apply by Nov. 1 to serve on the National Pork Checkoff Board of Directors.
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.
The Pork Checkoff announces the 2019 #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team members who will share their insights and passion for pig farming with their followers from July through December.
Bourbon Bacon Pig Butter is what you need to take your barbeques to the culinary extreme this summer. It’s great on grilled pork chops, vegetables and more. Enjoy!
Nine resolutions and advisements adopted in March to prevent foreign animal diseases from entering the U.S.
Access to foreign markets hinges on compliance with new standards
Former judges share the passion and skills they developed while judging hogs as a 4-H or FFA member.
National Pork Board Chef Neel Sahni shares a few of his secrets in the kitchen – for beginners and experts alike – with AgriTalk host Chip Flory in celebration of National Pork Month.
When COVID-19 struck, many people took advantage of the time at home to cook more, and some purchased meat smokers. For Joe Webel, “lockdown” was a good excuse to purchase the smoker he’d been wanting for years.