Pork
USDA announced on June 14 that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.
Meat processing plants in the U.S. have garnered considerable public attention recently. A new study looks to identify characteristics associated with plant survival and provide crucial information for legislators.
To the U.S. pork industry, World Pork Expo is much more than simply a trade show and the opportunity to eat some delicious pork. “It’s a labor of love,” says Bryan Humphreys, NPPC CEO.
Although he’s motivated by treats and can charm just about anyone, don’t let this dog fool you. Sol is a highly driven beagle who plays a critical role in protecting U.S. agriculture.
Following a strong 2022, pork producers face profitability challenges and what looks like a decrease in pork demand. However, Glynn Tonsor of K-State believes there’s more to the demand picture than what meets the eye.
While California producers must convert pork production practices to comply with Proposition 12, pork producers across other states might not be so quick to change. Could California struggle to meet their demand?
The younger demographic wants to stay in touch with their culture, says Jose De Jesus of the National Pork Board. That’s why culture is a major focus in the Pork Checkoff’s most recently introduced strategic campaigns.
The USDA FSIS recently announced updates to its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs.
While a backlog of ships may not be grabbing headlines compared to 2020, the labor uncertainty is impacting U.S. red meat exports, says Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO.
Warm summer nights. The laughter of friends and family. The sound of pork chops sizzling on the grill. There’s no better time to enjoy one of the most nutritious, affordable and delicious foods around – pork.
Celebrating pork on the menu, owner of Charlie T’s and known as ‘The Meat Guy,’ Charlie Torgerson shares trends and tips to some of his best barbeque and pork eating experiences.
As of July 1, all transit product is supposed to be labeled accordingly for export, for trans-shipment or “not Prop 12 compliant.”
A majority of Americans regularly eat meat and believe that it’s a healthy choice, according to a recent poll that has some critics up in arms.
The Butcher Shop Program is helping Colombian butcher shops improve sales of U.S. red meat is expanding into the foodservice sector to work directly with Colombian restaurants.
USMEF Spring Conference guest speaker Kenneth Smith Ramos, a former chief NAFTA negotiator for Mexico, says ag trade has thrived under NAFTA and its successor pact, USMCA, bolstering food security across the continent.
The rise in dollar stores across rural America is no secret, but how are consumers using them to fulfill their food needs?
If California can regulate how pregnant sows are treated 2,000 miles away, that means every state can do that for every agricultural product, warns South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson on AgriTalk.
Washington State University researchers will help make history after receiving FDA “investigational” authorization to have their gene-edited pigs enter the food chain for human consumption.
The USMEF is highlighting potential impact on international trade, including potential logistical challenges for the pork exporters utilizing California’s port infrastructure and cold storage facilities.
Voices from the restaurant, grocery, packing and pork industries urged the California Department of Food and Agriculture to reconsider the Proposition 12 implementation timeline during a public hearing Friday.
Seaboard Foods, the second-biggest U.S. pork producer, will limit sales of certain pork products in California due to a measure requiring farmers provide more space for animals raised for food sold in the state.
Despite modification to proposed rules for Proposition 12, the proposed rules are flawed and more time is needed for compliance, argues The North American Meat Institute.
Tyson Foods Inc plans to resume slaughtering pigs in mid-May at a Madison, Neb., pork plant damaged by fire two weeks ago, the meatpacker said on Tuesday.
U.S. pork exports trend higher in March with optimism for strong months ahead, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) in a recent report.
Effective immediately, JBS USA will begin the transition of 10 facilities to its newly created company, JBS Sanitation.
When it comes to meat, what is your state most hungry for? Data shows meat eaters across the nation are looking for variety and tend to have a geographic component to recent consumer preferences.
While everyone looks forward to the main course, there’s an entire industry focused on the “leftovers.” On April 21, celebrate the “invisible industry” through National Rendering Day!
JBS USA’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Schellpeper is retiring from his role effective May 1. Wesley Batista Filho will assume the role of CEO of JBS USA.
Tyson Foods Inc. will eliminate about 10% of corporate jobs and 15% of senior leadership roles, Chief Executive Donnie King told employees on Wednesday.
Often trade is simplified to refer to international negotiations with the goal of opening or expanding market access. However, NPPC works on many fronts to establish a level playing field for the trading of ag products.