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Microsoft Funds HSUS 

Microsoft has announced a program to provide funding to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which has raised a number of concerns...

The Masters 

The Masters of the Pork Industry are a very special, handpicked group of pork industry visionaries. Herein, you will find the personal stories and business philosophies of this dynamic group...

Iowa Scientists Study Group Sow Housing 

Researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) have been encouraged by sow performance and the economics of group sow housing in hoops as an alternative to gestation stalls...

Cargill Refutes Report It is Phasing Out Stalls 

Cargill Meat Solutions has denied media reports that the company is phasing out its use of sow gestation stalls...

NPPC Stresses Its Commitment To Animal Welfare Programs 

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) outlined its commitment to raising pigs in a humane, compassionate, responsible manner in testimony before a congressional subcommittee recently...

World Pork Expo New Product Tour 

Sow Stall Ban Dominates Tour 

Producers in the European Union (EU) discuss sow housing alternatives and welfare compliance. Not many U.S. pork producers probably know it, but the ban...

Focusing on Biofuels, Well-Being Issues 

Two burning issues led producer's priority lists at Pork Industry Forum the impact of biofuels on feedgrain prices and animal welfare. In all, 42 resolutions...

Humane Society Urges Maryland To Phase Out Gestation Crates 

The Humane Society of the United States urges Maryland lawmakers to pass legislation that would ban the use of sow gestation stalls. Sen. Gwendolyn Britt (D-MD) introduced...

Pork Quality Assurance Plus Showcased at Pork Forum 

The Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus program was unveiled at the National Pork Industry Forum in Anaheim, CA, March 3. “Consumers care about animal...

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Congrats Dale! Then Down to Business

Before I get to this week’s topic, I must take a moment to congratulate National Hog Farmer and Weekly Preview Editor Dale Miller for his receiving the Pork Checkoff's 2010 Distinguished Service Award. The award is given annually to recognize the lifelong contribution of an outstanding leader to the pork industry.

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