The Pork Checkoff is offering the 2010 Pork Management Conference, Your Pork Industry Investment, June 16-18 in Hilton Head, S.C.
Pork Producers Help Tennessee Flood Victims, Volunteers
After recent severe storms dumped more than 13 inches of rain in Nashville, Tenn., in two days, the Cumberland River has left massive destruction in its wake, from the Grand Ole Opry to local hospitals and schools. In response, pork producers have been rolling up their sleeves to help feed those affected by the flood.
Pork Checkoff Sets Direction to Lead a World-Class Food Industry
“Leading a world-class food industry – Responsible. Sustainable. Professional. Profitable.” This is the new vision for the National Pork Board that was introduced to Pork Act Delegates at the National Pork Industry Forum March 4-6 in Kansas City, Mo. The vision statement comes from a strategic five-year plan developed by the National Pork Board.
National Pork Board Honors Producers during Annual Meeting
The National Pork Board honored three retiring producer members and its outgoing president during the National Pork Industry Forum March 4-6 in Kansas City, Mo.
Pork Checkoff Honors Dale Miller with Distinguished Service Award
The Pork Checkoff will honor Dale Miller, editor of National Hog Farmer, as the winner of its Distinguished Service Award. He will be recognized at the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Mo., March 4-6, 2010. The Distinguished Service Award is given annually to recognize the lifelong contribution to the pork industry of an outstanding leader.
National Pork Board Honors the 2009 Pork Industry Environmental Steward Award Winners
The National Pork Board will recognize the latest class of Environmental Steward Award winners at the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Mo., today. These winners exemplify excellence in environmental care and conservation in pork production.
National Pork Board Looking to the Future During Pork Industry Forum
Recovery and reinvigoration will be the focus of the National Pork Board during the board’s March 3-4 meeting in Kansas City, Mo. The board is seeking to improve the effectiveness of the Pork Checkoff’s marketing and research programs in an effort to sustain the resurgence of the pork industry. The board meeting will be held in conjunction with the pork industry’s annual meeting, the National Pork Industry Forum, which will follow on March 5-6.
National Pork Board Continues to Support Swine- and Premises- Identification System
The announcement last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) eliminating the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) does not change the objective pursued by the National Pork Board, which is for pork producers to have timely disease surveillance and protection for the U.S. swine herd.
Delegates to Discuss Challenges Facing the Pork Industry at Annual Meeting
Pork Act Delegates will discuss some of the key issues, challenges and opportunities facing the pork industry during the annual business meeting of the U.S. pork industry March 4-6 in Kansas City, Mo., at the National Pork Industry Forum.
Pork Checkoff Schedules Two Transport Quality Assurance Advisor Training Workshops in 2010
The Pork Checkoff is offering two Transport Quality Assurance® (TQASM) advisor training workshops in 2010. The workshops are scheduled for Feb. 23 and May 11, 2010 and will take place at the National Pork Board office in Des Moines, Iowa. The workshops are intended for individuals who want to train and certify producers, transporters and animal handlers in TQA.