Monthly Market Highlight In the past decade, Chile has become a growing destination for not only pork but many U.S. goods. The United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement has helped open and develop markets between the two countries since its adoption in 2004. After the elimination of all tariffs in 2015, exports to Chile have grown […]
Meet the New President of the National Pork Board: David Newman
Dr. David Newman is the new president of the National Pork Board. Newman is an associate professor at Arkansas State University and raises hogs on the family operation in Missouri. In this edition of Pork Pod, Newman outlines the strategic plan that is being developed by the Pork Checkoff. Newman also highlights the current priorities […]
#RealPigFarming Student Social Forces Application
The National Pork Board is looking for the next #RealPigFarming Student Social Forces team. Students will be expected to advocate for #RealPigFarming — a platform uniting pig farmers, academics, youth, veterinarians and allied industry members to discuss how modern pork production really works. Selected students who meet defined milestones will be eligible for a $500 scholarship. […]
Weekly Pork Price Summary, June 7, 2019
Weekly Pork Price Summary, May 31, 2019
Biosecurity for Youth Exhibitors
Biosecurity Before, During and After A Show Key African swine fever facts Pork is safe to eat. African swine fever is not in the United States. U.S. pigs are not affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in other countries, to date. African swine fever is a viral disease impacting only pigs, not people […]
Pork Price Forecast Depends on China Purchases
Weekly Pork Price Summary – Food Service Edition May 28, 2019 Pork production in April was estimated at 2.269 billion pounds, 5.9% higher than a year ago. But as with beef, the biggest reason for the increase in production is the extra slaughter day in April. When adjusted for the number of slaughter days, pork […]
Prices expected to be higher in late 2019 and 2020 as meat supply growth slows down
Weekly Pork Price Summary – Retail Edition May 28, 2019 Prices expected to be higher in late 2019 and 2020 as meat supply growth slows down and a positive trade balance limits domestic supply availability. Red meat and poultry production was higher in April and combined with a cold/wet start to the grilling season it […]
April 2019 Checkoff Report
Checkoff Distribution Report 04/30/2019 Monthly Statistics Report 04/30/2019