What is the difference between the National Pork
Board and the National Pork Producers Council?
The
National Pork Board, which represents all
producers by law, collects
Pork Checkoff funds and
uses those funds for education, promotion,
research and communication. The National Pork
Producers Council collects voluntary funds and
uses them to manage industry and legislative issues
affecting the pork industry and its members.
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 How
does pork fit into
the new protein diets?
Pork fits very well into a protein
diet. You can find nutritional
information and recipes by going to
The Other White
Meat.com. |
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Why are there so many fewer hog
operations now than in the past?
The proportion of the world's population necessary
to produce our food has fallen throughout history.
The decline has been even faster and more pronounced
since the advent of the tractor. The same pattern
has applied to all U.S. agricultural sectors.
Economies of size and technology have allowed fewer
people to care for more hogs at a lower average
cost. Every size pork producer group contains some
operations with low costs, average costs and high
costs. Farms with cost advantages can make adequate
profits at prices that may not provide sufficient
profits to higher-cost producers. The result is the
exit of higher-cost farms and the capture of their
market share by remaining or entering producers. The
net effect is for fewer and larger farms to remain
in business. |
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How have pork and hog prices changed over
time?
Pork prices have risen in nominal terms over
time, but they have fallen in real (deflated)
terms. Efficient producers, packers and
processors have all contributed to these lower
real prices. Hog prices rose in the 1970s, as
did the prices of many other agricultural
products. They stabilized in the 1980s and have
trended downward since the early 1990s as
production costs have fallen due to new
technologies and better production efficiencies.
Both pork and hog prices rose in 2004, with pork
prices reaching record levels and hog prices
nearly matching record levels. |
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Where can I find the pork
burgers/pork chops/seasonings etc., that I had at my
local state fair?
 We
recommend that you contact your
state association or
the group that was working the booth for more
information about the product they served. |
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Can I have pork as part of my
restricted-fat/low-cholesterol diet?
Pork can be eaten in a low-fat, low-cholesterol
diet. Many cuts of pork are as lean as skinless
chicken. Look for the word “loin” in the name for
the leanest cuts, such as pork tenderloin and loin
chop. We refer to pork as The Other White Meat
because it is as lean as some chicken cuts, and also
white in color when cooked. See your registered
dietitian for help with your diet. Nutrition
information is available at
TheOtherWhiteMeat.com. |
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