Sustainability
U.S. Pork Industry: Championing Sustainable Farming for a Better Tomorrow
Reflecting on our strides in positioning the U.S. pork industry as a responsible, data-driven leader in global sustainability.
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2024 Outlook Thoughts and Potential
Demand remains a primary challenge that could impact the pork market in 2024.
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Expectations For More Pork In 2024 But Plenty Of Questions
USDA thinks that pork production in 2024 will be up 1.9% from 2023 despite talk/expectation for a smaller breeding herd. For now it appears USDA thinks productivity gains will more than offset the decline in the breeding herd.
Pork Checkoff News
Flagship Pork Checkoff Programs Receive ISO Compliance
U.S. pork producers uphold the world’s highest animal welfare standards through PQA Plus and TQA certifications, ensuring safe, consistent and high-quality pork.
Human Nutrition
Phrases that Help and Hinder: Nudging Children Toward Healthy Eating Habits
Caregivers play a big role in shaping children’s eating behaviors. Empowering children to explore new foods, like lean pork, is key to addressing nutritional challenges faced by children.
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Ample Supply As Slaughter/Production Exceeds Estimates
Pork supply remains ample and it is only expected to increase in the next few weeks. Hog slaughter approaching 2.7 million head plus steady increases in hog carcass weights means market is well supplied and product available.
Real Pork
One Health: Supporting Market Demand for Pork
The interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health is crucial to supporting demand for pork and ensuring a safe, high-quality pork supply.
Real Pork
Elevating U.S. Pork in Japan: Strategic Partnerships and Key Market Expansion
U.S. pork takes center stage in Japan's culinary scene as a major retail chain shifts to 100% U.S. product, showcasing significant progress in expanding global demand.
Pork Checkoff News
Impactful (and Surprising) Growth Initiatives in the Pork Industry
National Pork Board is working for you. Your Pork Checkoff dollars supports ongoing market growth initiatives to create long-term domestic and international demand.
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Hog Futures Lose Ground As Cutout Continues to Slide
Market has become somewhat disjointed. Futures are at contract lows and the wholesale price index has been steadily declining for the last two month. However, not all pork prices are down. Loin prices continue to hold up and brisket bones have been steadily moving higher.
Human Nutrition
Pork: The Ultimate Carrier Food for a Nutrient-Rich Diet
Did you know pork is considered the ultimate Carrier Food? 🍖 Including it in your diet can boost intake of essential nutrients like potassium, choline, and more. Dive into the latest research to learn how pork is shaping the future of nutrition.
Pork Checkoff News
2023 Real Pork Scholars Cohort Members Kick-Off Two Year Program
National Pork Board program focuses on development of future thought leaders connected to the pork industry.
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