The National Pork Board hosted a news conference for media from throughout the U.S. and Canada at World Pork Expo. In Part II of a two-part edition of Pork Pod, we hear the second half of that news briefing. CEO Bill Even, VP of Domestic Marketing Jarrod Sutton and VP of International Marketing Craig Morris offer insights into market trends and Pork Checkoff initiatives.
World Pork Expo News Conference-Part I
During the World Pork Expo, the National Pork Board hosted a media conference and offered details on new Pork Checkoff initiatives. This is the first portion of that news conference. The Secure Pork Supply is one of the topics highlighted.
Weekly Pork Price Summary, June 15, 2018
It was nice to “Meat” You at the World Meat Congress
As I traveled to Dallas, Texas for the 22nd Annual World Meat Congress, I didn’t have a keen sense of what to expect. My standard barometer for measuring a successful event is when I can walk away having absorbed three to four new concepts that can be applied to improving how our industry promotes pork […]
U.S. pig farmers part of a cohesive, diverse business
By Mike Skahill, Vice President of Government Affairs for Smithfield Foods U.S. pig farmers are part of a unique business that knows few boundaries, geographic and otherwise. At the recent World Meat Congress in Dallas, Texas, that message was loud and clear. It is simply an awesome opportunity to attend such an event that showcases […]
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Head down any gravel road in hog country, and you’ll find producers that put words into actions when it comes to the pork industry’s We Care initiative.
Are You “Just” a Producer?
As we prepare to enter the third decade of the 21st Century, it might be good to stop to reflect on how much agriculture has changed in our lifetime. I think back to the 1970s growing up on our family’s farm at Humboldt, South Dakota, where my father Neal and my uncle Loren raised corn, soybeans, cattle, pigs, hay and oats.
Milestone Moment
Doing what’s best for people, pigs and the planet has been second nature for pig farmers for decades. To demonstrate their commitment to ethical pork production, 10 years ago producers debuted the We Care initiative and pledged support to its six principles.
Scholarships Awarded to Future Leaders
The Pork Checkoff recently awarded 21 scholarships to college students (right) for the 2018-2019 school year.
Task Force to Guide Pork Industry’s Sustainability Path
Milestone birthdays are often a time of reflection and introspection – a time to celebrate past success and take stock of opportunities and challenges ahead. That is exactly what the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) are doing as the industry marks 10 years since the We CareSM initiative was launched.