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From Farm to Market: Fueling Demand with Sustainable Pork
The latest Pork Cares Farm Impact Report snapshot shares on-farm sustainability measurements from 2022 farm data.
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Market Growth
Consumer Influencers Help Build a Bigger Appetite for Pork
NPB partners with content creators to demonstrate how consumer insights are applied to make pork more relevant to the target audiences.
Market Growth
Exploring Consumer Preferences for Pork
Illinois pork producers tour four different retail stores in Chicago and discover the differences in how pork is uniquely merchandised in each store to meet the needs of different consumers.
Profit Maximizer
Fresh Pork Trending Up, More Upside Price Risk for Q2
Cold storage report bullish, with pork inventories down in February vs. previous month despite increase in production. Total inventory at the end of February was down 12% from a year ago.
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Pork Supply Outlook for Spring, Summer and Fall, Plus Price Implications
Hog supplies expected to be higher y/y through spring and early summer, but supply risk is skewed to the downside considering cuts to the breeding herd and uncertainty about productivity growth going forward.
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2024 National Pork Industry Forum Highlights
More than 345 attendees from around the nation gathered in Chicago on March 5-7, for the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum. This event is held jointly by NPB and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and gives producers, industry leaders and state associations the opportunity to discuss important issues in the industry.
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From Rural Roots to Industry Recognition: Paulson-Whitmore Award Winner
The Paulson-Whitmore award winner is Anne Miller. Her journey in Montana’s agricultural landscape is a testament to resilience and leadership.
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Pork Industry Leader Recognized with the Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Paul Sundberg, synonymous with innovation and leadership in the pork industry, is honored with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions.
Profit Maximizer
Lower Inventories Underpin Prices Going Into Spring
Supply of pork in cold storage at the end of January was 10% lower than a year ago and like the tight inventory situation we experienced in 2021 and 2022.
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Stable Pork Supply Provides Retailers and Foodservice Operators with a Predictable Marketing Environment in 2024
Pork supply has recovered, with slaughter over 2.6M consistently in the last four weeks. Since December 1 slaughter is up by more than 3% y/y, double the rate of increase indicated by the inventory survey.
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After Several Short Slaughter Weeks, Spot Market Will Take Some Time to Recover. Prop 12 Demand a Wild Card Going Forward.
In the last four weeks hog slaughter is down 2.3% lower than a year ago, and that’s after a 2.7M week last week. Spot supply has been tight following holiday and winter weather disruptions and it will take some time for it to recover.
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Navigating the Path to Sustainable Pork Production: A Reflection on FAO Reports
Jamie Burr, chief sustainability officer at NPB, reflects on the recent FAO reports and how U.S. pork is committed to producing sustainable products.
