Pork
The facility will be located on the northwest edge of Sioux Falls in Foundation park and will replace their 115 year old downtown plant, which had become outdated.
Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.
A quiet COVID-era policy removed pork from the schools’ menus. Now, the Illinois Pork Producers Association is fighting to restore this culturally relevant, nutrient-dense protein for 325,000 students.
USDA takes action to lower food costs on consumers and strengthen the supply chain through proposed changes to line speed rules.
Minnesota Pork Board recognizes the Terry and Sylvia Wolters Family as this year’s Family of the Year award recipient.
The House Agriculture Committee’s new farm bill includes a federal fix for the regulatory patchwork created by California’s Proposition 12. U.S. pork industry thanks Chairman Thompson for “standing up for pork producers.”
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
New trade agreement with Taiwan eliminates barriers and expands market access for U.S. beef and pork exports.
More than 400 pig farmers, lawmakers, ag industry leaders and dignitaries gathered in downtown Indianapolis for an evening of elegance and celebration.
The data suggests a more favorable financial environment for producers in 2025 compared with the prior year. Here’s why disciplined risk management remains critical moving forward.
The closure of the Springfield, Mass., pork plant will affect approximately 190 employees as production shifts to other facilities.
From the store to your grill, meat scientist Chad Carr shares the science and art behind grilling the perfect pork chop.
While rising costs are turning beef into a “fine wine” luxury, pork remains the reliable “beer” of the meat aisle for consumers searching for meat bargains. By tapping into multicultural shifts and the protein-first needs of GLP-1 users, pork has a unique opportunity to win over new households.
From beginning to end, attendees walked away inspired and challenged. Here are a few reasons why this year’s event was one people are talking about.
Pork exports on track for top-three year despite slight November dip. Meanwhile, beef finds momentum in the Middle East, according to the latest U.S. Meat Export Federation report.
Working for the National Pork Board was not about money or fame or checking a box for Patrick Fleming. It was about serving an industry he truly admired and cared about. It was personal.
The proposed settlement requires approval by U.S. District Judge John Tunheim.
Dean Frazer of Conrad, Iowa, opens up about why he’s stepping up to the challenge of leading the Iowa Pork Producers Association.
Kari Underly demonstrates creative cuts to encourage consumers and meat professionals.
Canadian regulators have determined PIC’s PRRS-resistant pigs are safe for consumption and approved for manufacturing and importing. Approval was granted after three separate Canadian regulatory agencies conducted independent reviews of research and data.
Lee Schulz details 2026 economic forecast at Iowa Pork Congress.
The National Pork Producers Council supports quick passage of a new farm bill that fixes the problems caused by Proposition 12 and continues to advocate for the year-round needs for labor in the pork industry.
Strong demand for U.S. pork has pushed importers to outbid other buyers in the region, taking larger volumes at higher prices.
Could a “pay-for-play” approach help incentivize excellence in the pork industry? Chet Mogler shares how Pig Hill Farms plans to reward contract growers for prioritizing biosecurity.
If pork producers are not willing to show up for the hard conversations, they’ll be left out of the equation, says Maddie Hokanson. She shares how she took the opportunity to help change the narrative about animal agriculture.
October results are in and the data is positive for the U.S. red meat industry.
South Dakota Pork Producers Council announces executive director vacancy.
Demand for U.S. red meat is expected to remain globally, especially with an emerging middle class in many developing regions.
Circana research shows U.S. consumers are open to purchasing pork from gene-edited pigs and cite need to reduce antibiotics as a key driver.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam