Swine Health
5 Ways to Protect Pigs and the Pork Industry from African Swine Fever
The No. 1 pork producer priority is foreign animal disease awareness, prevention and preparedness.
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Swine Health
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Dominican Republic
Confirmation of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic is a reminder to be diligent about foreign animal disease awareness and preparedness.
Real Pork
Eric Stonestreet Celebrated Pig Farming in 2021 Mythbusting Series
“Farmers are my people. Pig people are my people. I knew when this came across my plate that it was an opportunity to re-tether myself to where it all started for me.”
Maximize Returns
Extend Hog Facility Longevity with Quarterly and Annual Maintenance Checks
Quarterly or annual maintenance checks support hog facility longevity and can be scheduled with a change of season or pig flow schedule.
Real Pork
In-Store Research Focuses on Ground Pork Placement
National Pork Board and partners launched a Checkoff-funded research project to understand how ground pork’s placement in the meat case influence purchases.
Pork Academy
Visa Programs Available for Agriculture Labor Challenges
Labor is an issue for the pork industry with no easy solution in sight. Farms of all sizes are increasingly looking at foreign labor to help on their operations.
Real Pork
NPB Identifies Favorite Pork Dishes in Every State
We asked 100 pork eaters in each U.S. state about their favorite dishes. The results revealed how cultural connections have influenced America’s preferences for pork.
Pork Academy
Avoid These 10 Mistakes with Farm Transition Planning
Building a legacy business for future generations takes planning and preparation no matter the operation’s size or structure. It is also important to plan for life’s uncertain and unannounced moments.
Maximize Returns
Keep Hog Barns Running with 7 Monthly Tasks
Reduce downtime and costly repairs with a monthly facility maintenance strategy. Dispersing tasks across different timelines prevents them from becoming overwhelming.
Webinar
Analysis: USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report – Q2 2021
Analysts shared their insights and analysis of the Q2 USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report during a webinar for pork producers hosted by the Pork Checkoff.
Pork Academy
Impact of China on Global Pork Demand
African swine fever in China has had a massive impact on global pork demand, and recovery means U.S. pork producers need to look into market diversification.
AgView
MetaFarms Launches AgView Integration
In close collaboration with the National Pork Board, MetaFarms, an agriculture information platform, has developed an integration that allows its users the option to auto-send pig movement data to AgView.
