The National Pork Producers Council has signed onto a letter from the Ports Coalition applauding early contract talks between port unions and west coast port operators. The letter specifically applauds…
Withdraw ‘GIPSA’ Rule, Say NPPC, Pork Producers
…to the agency comments from 630 pork producers and others in the pork industry, opposing the regulation and asking that it be withdrawn. The comments were on an interim final…
Meat Production Forecast Lowered in Latest WASDE
…expected slaughter in the later part of 2017. Higher expected placements support a higher 2018 beef forecast. Pork production for 2017 is lowered on the current pace of second-quarter slaughter…
Pork Checkoff Builds Momentum for Secure Pork Supply Plan
…Pork Supply Plan will pay big dividends by getting pork production back to normal much faster.” An Iowa State University study estimates potential revenue losses to U.S. pork and beef…
World Pork Expo Underway in Des Moines, Iowa
The 2017 World Pork Expo is getting underway today (Wednesday) In Des Moines, Iowa. The annual event includes the Pork Checkoff and the National Pork Producers Council and features thousands…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…For January through April, pork exports increased 15 percent in volume (830,738 mt) and 19 percent in value ($2.1 billion). Pork exports as a percentage of U.S. production continued to…
Agri View: Food Challenge to Feed the World
…means that those producing to feed the eight billion that live in the developing world will not produce enough beef, pork, and poultry to go around. Now unless farmers increase…
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…National Hog Farmer magazine reports Manitoba Pork, the Provinces Pork Association, will hold a telephone town hall for producers Friday to discuss biosecurity protocols aimed at preventing the spread of…
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…that may be in transit to be sent back to Canada. China, the world’s biggest pork consumer, is one of Canada’s biggest pork markets, importing 314,000 metric tons of pork…
Must Have Tool for BBQ Food Safety
…For whole cuts of beef, pork and other red meats, 145 degrees, poultry cuts 165, and again… The color is not a reliable indicator of doneness. So she says to…
Use a Food Thermometer to be Food Safe this Summer
…and other ground meats should reach 160°F. All poultry should reach a minimum temperature of 165°F. Whole cuts of pork, lamb, veal, and of beef should be cooked to 145°F…
NPPC White Paper Details Benefits Of NAFTA
…Business Dialogue later today. “Pork producers will support updating and improving NAFTA but only if duties on U.S. pork remain at zero and pork exports are not disrupted.” The NPPC…
NAFTA Modernization Must Not Disrupt Pork Exports
Following notification by the Trump administration to Congress that it intends to modernize the trade agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico, the National Pork Producers Council urged the…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…percent this month. Meanwhile, consumers say their willingness-to-pay for chicken breast increased 1.2 percent, and 2.45 percent for pork chops, compared to levels indicated in April. Consumers noted a decrease…