Human Nutrition
Just In: Study Shows Pork Fits in Nutritious Diet at Lower Cost
Research shows pork is a high-quality, affordable protein that feeds and nourishes people around the world.
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Profit Maximizer
Ample Supply, Not Just Demand, Is Keeping Wholesale Prices in Check
April 24, 2023 - There has been little movement in the pork market as supply continues to outpace earlier estimates and market participants are now pricing a much weaker demand environment for the summer.
Pork Checkoff News
USDA Appoints Five New Board Members
Congratulations to the five new board members appointed by USDA to the National Pork Board. All five appointees will serve three-year terms through June 2026.
Profit Maximizer
Futures Drift as Spot Market Shows No Signs of Recovery…Yet
With little improvement in the spot pork market, hog futures continue to slump. But risks are increasing that the market has overshot its mark and prices may snap back.
We Care
NPB Names First Chief Sustainability Officer
Jamie Burr brings 20+ years experience to help the pork industry meet sustainability goals in his new role as the Chief Sustainability Officer.
Webinar
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report – Q1 2023
Economists shared their insights and analysis of the USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report during a webinar hosted by the Pork Checkoff.
We Care
Sustainable Pork: Growing A Climate For Tomorrow
NPB has released the latest Pork Cares Snapshot Report, which reports on-farm sustainability measurements from 2021 farm data.
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Wholesale Pork Prices Offer Opportunities for Retail Features in the Spring
Lean hog futures have declined by more than 10% in the last few days due to ongoing demand uncertainty this spring.
Real Pork
Visionary Honored by NPB and NPPC with Paulson-Whitmore Award
Mike Telford was recognized for creating opportunities for pig farmers and pork production during his 20-year tenure at Iowa Pork Producers Association.
Real Pork
Economist and Educator Recognized with Distinguished Service Award
Ron Plain was celebrated for serving 35 years teaching farm audiences how to manage pig farming as a business.
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Demand Concerns Keeping Spring & Summer Futures in Check
Pork cutout futures continue to signal lower wholesale prices for the spring and summer as demand eases lower following the COVID-related spike in 2021 and 2022.
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Weather Disruptions Prop Up Prices, But Demand Concerns Persist
Hog slaughter was lower last week as snowstorms disrupted the transportation of hogs to processing facilities. U.S. hog producers are still incentivized to pull hogs forward as current prices are below the cost of production.
