…generally tough plant foods that were available to early humans. The National Pork Producers Council says another report, published in an academic journal, found that a vegan diet uses a…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…conditions and trends in the U.S. pork industry over the course of the year,” said Chris Messer, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “The survey results are used by…
Port Workers Agree to Discuss Contract Extension
…as companies suffered billions of dollars in losses on the recent port slowdowns. The National Pork Producers Council and 112 other trade associations in March sent a letter to the…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tomato sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Salt Pork Onion Celery Carrot Fresh Tomatoes…
First-half Pork, Beef Export Volumes Ahead of Last Year
U.S. red meat exports ended the first half of 2016 on a positive note as June export values for both pork and beef were the highest of the year. The…
Iowa Processor Introduces “Non-GMO” Pork
A processing company in Iowa last week launched a new line of pork products under the brand name Heluka that “addresses consumer concerns around animal welfare and clean-label foods.” Meatingplace…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pork Loins
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook an amazing roasted pork loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Pork Loin Salt/Pepper Garlic Onion…
Livestock Review
…Pork production totaled 2.01 billion pounds, up 1 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 9.57 million head, up 1 percent from June 2015. Lamb and mutton production, at…
CA Team Takes Third at 2016 Envirothon
…at an awards ceremony at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, on Thursday. The 2016 NCF-Envirothon’s cash prizes were sponsored by Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer and supplier. Other…
Dockers Union Contract Negotiations
…$40 million a week during the slowdown. The National Pork Producers Council and 112 other trade associations in March sent a letter to the groups urging them to begin early…
Lower Hog Prices
Record Pork Production Lowers Hog Prices Hog futures hovered near three-month lows at times late this (last) week as higher U.S. pork supplies coincided with weaker overseas export demand. Nasdaq…
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…10,000 hogs drowned in flood waters. Flooding also raises the risk of disease, as improper treatment of corpses could cause widespread disease after flood. China is the world’s largest pork…
The California Kitchen: Nectarine Pork Roulade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing nectarine pork roulade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Pork Loin Flattened Salt/Pepper 1…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented…