Some special considerations to be aware of when raising Yorkshire pigs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One thing about Yorkshire pigs, they look white or practically translucent …
Are Yorkshire Pigs Right for Your Farm?
What to know about Yorkshire pigs and if they are right for your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yorkshire is a common breed of the domestic …
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
(NPPC) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) misrepresentation of a gene edited livestock research project is its latest stall tactic designed to rationalize a regulatory grasp on an …
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called Impossible Foods’ naming convention for its plant-based products designed to mimic real pork a brazen violation of labelling law. Citing law …
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
Nearly 200,000 New American Jobs; Doubling U.S. Pork Sales Among Other Benefits of Duty-Free Access to China Over 10 Years (NPPC) — Securing zero-tariff access to China for U.S. pork …
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 …
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) launched a dynamic new campaign, “It’s Pork O’ Clock Somewhere,” to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. The campaign …
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan legislation by U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (D – 2nd Dist., Minn.) and Lloyd Smucker (R – 11th …
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 26, 2019) — The U.S. pork industry ships more product to the 20 countries covered by free-trade agreements than we do the rest of the world combined. …
Reasons to Consider Pressure Canning Meat
There may be times when you are unable to get meat from the grocery, such as a disaster. Cathy Isom has some helpful tips why you should consider pressure canning …
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 17, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized its New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). “We applaud the USDA for introducing a …
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
WASHINGTON (USDA-September 17, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a final rule to modernize swine slaughter inspection and bring it into the 21st century. For the first time …
The California Kitchen: Roasted Apple Pork Loin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Apple Pork Loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 16 oz Loin (Cleaned)TT …
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 13, 2019) — Chinese media reported that it was suspending the imposition of punitive tariffs on U.S. pork imports. The following is a statement from National Pork …