Pork Checkoff News
NPB Elects New 2022-2023 Officers
The new NPB officers will lead the 15 producer directors that represent the 60,000 U.S. pig farmers who pay into the Pork Checkoff.
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Events
NPB Hospitality Tent Schedule at 2022 World Pork Expo
Heading to World Pork Expo? All pork producers are invited to visit NPB staff and industry colleagues at the NPB hospitality tent.
Cybersecurity Tips for Your Farm Business
Security experts are urging all farmers, including pork producers, to make cybersecurity a top priority for their businesses. This type of criminal activity continues to target America’s food industry.
Pork Academy
2022 Pork Academy Seminars
Pork Academy is a series of in-depth seminars hosted by the National Pork Board at World Pork Expo. Join us to hear top industry experts share the latest in the pork industry.
Webinar
Impact of the Ukraine-Russia War on the Meat and Livestock Value Chain
The Ukraine-Russia war is straining an already stressed global supply chain and increasing volatility in commodity markets.
Pork Checkoff News
Forum Delegates Adjust Pork Checkoff Rate
The mandatory Pork Checkoff rate will change to $0.35/$100 value per live animal effective Jan. 1, 2023, a 12.5% reduction.
Pork Checkoff News
2022 Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Scott Dee, DVM, Ph.D., is the 2022 recipient of the Pork Industry Distinguished Service Award for his contribution to swine health.
Pork Checkoff News
2022 Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award Recipient
Congratulations to Deborah Johnson, 2022 Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award Recipient for her invaluable contributions to the pork industry.
Sustainability
NPB’s Mission to Make Pork a Leading, Sustainable Protein Choice
The 2022 U.S. Pork Industry Sustainability Report establishes the We Care® Ethical Principles as tools to measure on-farm sustainability efforts.
Webinar
Analysis: Experts Discuss U.S. Pork Export Data and NPB Diversification Strategy
NPB hosted a webinar following the report release to help pork producers understand the publicly available information.
Sustainability
NPB Announces Pork Industry Sustainability Goals and Metrics, Releases First Official Report
Collaborative, multi-year process was driven by farmers but informed by consumer expectations.
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NPB Announces New Staff Leadership Positions
New chief veterinarian will lead NPB's team of experts in work toward foreign animal disease preparedness and protecting the U.S. herd.
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