The Pork Checkoff has awarded 21 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry’s future leaders. A National Pork Board committee judged the pool of 70 applicants based on scholastic merit, leadership activities, involvement in the pork production industry and the applicants’ plans for a career in pork production.
National Pork Board Collaboration Continues to Multiply Checkoff Value for Farm-Level Research
The National Pork Board has announced a new collaboration with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, a nonprofit established in the 2014 Farm Bill, to support a competitive research program to improve pig health, productivity and well-being. The end goal is to improve pig survival during all stages of production. The joint venture has $2 million of grant funds available to potential investigators.
2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow Named
Recipients recognized as leaders of the next generation of American pig farmers
The National Pork Board announced today that Adam Krause from South Dakota and Emma Lasco and Christine Snowden, both from Iowa, have been named the 2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow.
Pork Industry Honors Tom Baas with the Distinguished Service Award
Dick Isler receives Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award
The National Pork Board today honored Tom Baas as the recipient of its Distinguished Service Award during the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City. Baas is a former animal science professor at Iowa State University.
The Science of Gene Editing Takes Center Stage at Pork Industry Forum
Annual meeting’s opening session features noted author Michael Specter, panel of experts
Science, technology and global health author and journalist Michael Specter opened the annual pork industry forum today, offering his insights on gene editing to the more than 350 pig farmers and pork industry professionals on-site in Kansas City.
U.S. Pork Exports Set New Volume Records in 2017
Pork variety meats surpass $1 billion in exports
In 2017, U.S. pork exports recorded the largest year ever in volume, with sales to more than 100 countries around the world. U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports totaled 5.399 billion pounds valued at $6.486 billion, up 6 percent and 9 percent respectively from 2016.
Iowa Pig Farmer Appointed America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
Leon Sheets to fill national role
The National Pork Board has named Leon Sheets, a pig farmer from Ionia, Iowa, as America’s Pig Farmer of the Year® for the remainder of 2017-18 program year.
Register for Industry-Leading Pork Management Conference
Checkoff event provides platform for experts to discuss future of the U.S. pork industry
The National Pork Board will host its annual Pork Management Conference, April 17-20, in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
National Pork Industry Forum to Be Held Feb. 28 – March 2, 2018
Pork producers to discuss industry issues in Kansas City
Producer delegates from across the United States will gather in Kansas City Feb. 28 – March 2 for the annual National Pork Industry Forum.
Applications Available for the 2018 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Award
The National Pork Board is seeking the next America’s Pig Farmer of the Year, with applications now open for the annual industry award at americaspigfarmer.com.