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  Tracking success on pork marketing and outreach initiatives will be the central focus of the National Pork Board's meeting next week in Orlando, FL.  With record-high feed prices causing significant financial losses within the pork industry, the board of directors will discuss how the Pork Checkoff's Pork Be Inspired marketing campaign can be strengthened to build new pork demand at a critical time for pork producers....More

  Record-setting U.S. pork exports, matching the pace of 2011, and continuing impressive performance in 2012, couldn’t have come at a better time....More

What started as a promising idea more than eight years ago has flourished as the Pork Checkoff’s Operation Main Street (OMS) strengthens the farm-to-fork connect between producers and consumers....More

Two new tools the Pork Checkoff recently introduced can help pork producers in the event of a crisis or emergency on their farm. The Farm-Level Crisis Response Plan template and Emergency Action Plan provide customizable, step-by-step guides to help producers be prepared and stay on track in their commitment to providing a safe, quality product....More

A premises identification number (PIN) tag pilot program may make it possible to better target surveillance for pseudorabies and swine brucellosis in harvest channels. Moving forward with the implementation of a tagging program provides an opportunity to better detect diseases earlier and protect pork producers' markets....More

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will hold the 2013 Iowa Pork Congress Jan. 23 and 24 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines....More

Growing global populations are creating export opportunities for pork variety meats....More

“Bring on the pork” is the Pork Checkoff’s focus as new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements revamp the school lunch program....More

Pork producer volunteers are grilling pork in the Pork Checkoff event trailer and are feeding Superstorm Sandy victims in New Jersey. Currently, seven states have donated assistance through monetary support. These states include Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Utah. Six states have provided support by sending volunteers, including Iowa, Indiana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. The National Pork Board is still looking for volunteers.Those who would like to offer assistance should contact Bill Winkelman at (515) 223-2603....More

The worst drought to hit the United States since the 1950s is prompting the National Pork Board to consider adding some marketing muscle to its 2013 budget before giving it final approval next week. The board meets in Des Moines, IA, Nov. 12-14, 2012....More