The Pork Checkoff has awarded 20 scholarships to college students around the United States as part of its strategy to develop the pork industry's future human capital.
Pork Checkoff Acknowledges “Tough Decision” to Cancel World Pork Expo
The National Pork Board today offered a statement of support to the National Pork Producers Council as it took the extremely rare step to cancel the 2019 World Pork Expo scheduled June 5-7, 2019, in Des Moines.
Live-Streaming Barn Tours Show Consumers Sustainable Pig Farming
National Pork Board partners with South Dakota State University to connect pig farmers with consumers nationwide
National Pork Board partners with South Dakota State University to connect pig farmers with consumers nationwide
National Pork Board and RIPE.IO Partner to Enhance Responsible Pig Farming Practices Through Blockchain
The National Pork Board and Ripe Technology, Inc. have entered an agreement to pilot blockchain technology use in the U.S. pork industry. Through this partnership, ripe.io will enable an ecosystem that will allow pork producers to monitor, evaluate and continuously improve their sustainability practices based on the We CareSM framework – six defined ethical principles guiding the U.S. pork industry.
U.S. Pork Exports Remain Steady in 2018 Despite Challenges
Excellent growth in sales to South Korea and Colombia
Despite numerous challenges for most of 2018, sales of U.S. pork abroad remained relatively steady compared with 2017. For the year, U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports totaled 5.37 billion pounds, unchanged from 2017, and were valued at $6.392 billion, which was down 1 percent from 2017.
National Pork Board Names Norman Bessac as Vice President of International Marketing
35-year veteran of the fresh meat industry joins from Tyson Fresh Meats
The National Pork Board today named Norman Bessac as its new Vice President of International Marketing. Bessac is currently director of international sales for Tyson Fresh Meats, a position he has held since 2016.
Pork Industry Honors Dr. Billy Flowers with the Distinguished Service Award
Sam Hines and the late Dr. Bob Morrison also honored
The National Pork Board today honored Dr. William "Billy" Flowers with its Distinguished Service Award during the National Pork Industry Forum in Orlando. Flowers is an animal science professor at North Carolina State University.
Pork Board Names 2019 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow
Recipients recognized as leaders of the next generation of American pig farmers
The National Pork Board announced today that Bailee Arnold from North Carolina, Ben Luebbering from Missouri and Ben Wikner from Iowa have been named the 2019 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow. They were recognized today at the 2019 National Pork Industry Forum in Orlando.
Pig Farmers Pack 900 Meals for Orlando-Area Children
National Pork Industry Forum Kicks-off Showcasing We Care
Today, the National Pork Board kicked off activities for this week's Pork Industry Forum in Orlando. The 15-member board packed 900 meals to help feed hungry children in the area in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
Applications Now Open for 2019 Pork Industry Scholarships
The National Pork Board will award up to 20 scholarships in 2019 totaling $46,000. The top applicant will receive $5,000, the second-ranked applicant will receive $3,500 and all others will receive $2,000.