…National Pork Producers Council, who discussed the challenges and successes in managing antibiotic use in swine. She highlighted the UN General Assembly’s proposed 30% reduction in antimicrobial use, which was…
Ports Agreement Secures Future for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…good news” for the industry. Halstrom emphasized the critical role these ports play in transporting U.S. pork and beef products to international markets. “Forty-five percent of waterborne pork exports and…
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…it would be a loss in excess of $100 million just on beef and pork exports,” Halstrom noted. Beyond the immediate costs, U.S. exporters worry that another work stoppage could…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…on track to set a record for pork imports. Hanson noted that Mexico initially embraced cuts like middle rounds for ground beef, but today, the partnership is bolstered by consistent…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…retaliatory tariffs on U.S. meat exports to China, securing better access to the Australian beef market, and easing regulations impacting beef and pork exports to Taiwan. The Meat Institute also…
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
…Luang Prabang, Laos. DepositPhotos image Chefs from across Vietnam recently competed in Porkstars, a cooking competition now in its third year, designed to promote creative uses of U.S. pork. The…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…America. This disruption comes at a crucial time when the industry would normally ramp up production to meet seasonal demands, especially for pork. Borror emphasized that these delays could have…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…Act, a bill that could harm premium pork markets and cancel important state agriculture laws. This bill is backed by large corporate farms, including Smithfield Foods, which is funded by…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-30-24
…welfare law. Unlike many in the pork industry who view Prop 12 as an obstacle, Ron sees it as a natural extension of how he’s been farming for decades. We’ll…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
Image by accept001/DepositPhotos image Pork producers around the nation continue to decide if they’ll conform to California’s new animal housing requirements or opt not to sell meat for that state….
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…confinement legislation Prop 12, and pork producers around the nation are feeling the effect. National Pork Producers Council Economist Holly Cook said it’s a costly transition for producers. “So, from…
Pork Industry Impact on U.S. Economy
Despite some challenges this year, the U.S. pork industry remains an important contributor to the nation’s economy. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), released its latest Economic Impact Report featuring new…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…beef, pork, lamb, veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temp of 145 F before removing from the heat source. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…that courts must independently determine if agencies act within their legal bounds. Organizations like the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) supported this change, arguing…