…transparent and fair for America’s farmers and ranchers.” National Pork Producers Council (NPPC): “America’s pork producers are very pleased that the president ordered EPA and the Corps of Engineers to…
Starling Named Special Assistant for Agriculture
…to President Trump but an asset to agriculture across our great country,” Lee stated. National Pork Producers Council: Filling a position left vacant for most of the Obama administration, the…
Analysts Say Bacon Shortage Not Likely
Despite record low U.S. pork belly inventories, analysts say a bacon shortage is not likely. In early February, the Ohio Pork Council fueled alarms by publicizing that pork belly stocks…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork…
Agri View: Food Labeling
…Surely you know if it is a burger or a pork chop. But I mean, what is in the food you are eating? All you have to do is look…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
The Seneca Valley virus disease is on a slow upswing in the United States, and a University of Missouri Extension veterinarian says pork producers need to be prepared if the…
Gift Ideas with Bacon
…New England Patriot’s Tight End Mortellis Bennett – who says everyone in his household is a big fan of those strips of fatty pork. “My wife doesn’t like pork and…
Agri View: Food Price Index
…most people are not even aware of. For instance, most people don’t even know they paid less for beef, pork, poultry and eggs since last September. It wasn’t much, but…
February WASDE Report Released This Week
…largely from decreased pork and poultry forecasts, but beef production is expected to rise. The milk production forecast for 2017 is higher than it was last month, as milk output…
Strong Finish for 2016 Red Meat Exports: New Volume Record for Pork
U.S. pork and beef exports wrapped up an excellent 2016 performance with very strong December results, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. Pork export volume reached…
GIPSA Rule Comment Period Extended
…we have to educate regulators about the devastating effects this rule would have on America’s pork producers,” said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “The regulation…
Trump Urged To Start Trade Talks With Japan
…for the U.S. beef and pork industries, and we appreciate the president’s leadership and dedication to making our products the most competitive around the world.” For U.S. beef and pork…
U.S. Rejection of TPP Creates Opportunities for Canada
…pork market. 20 percent of U.S. pork is exported and pork industry leaders in Canada speculate they need 60 to 70 percent of production exported to sustain current production levels….
South Dakota Considering Country-of-Origin Labeling
…Organization decisions. WTO approved retaliations by Canada and Mexico, but Congress acted in late 2015 to remove COOL requirements for beef, pork and poultry before the retaliation efforts were put…