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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5 Key Areas to Tackle High Swine Feed Costs
Focus on maximizing margins with increasing feed prices using these five areas that may involve feed savings.
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Weekly Hog Facility Maintenance
Read our list of practical steps to add to your weekly checklist to prevent longer term repairs and make overall maintenance easier.
Pork Checkoff News
National Pork Board Names 2021-2022 Officers
The executive officer team will lead the National Pork Board's 15 producer directors, who represent America’s 60,000 pig farmers.
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NPB brings celebrity to conversation about Real Pork
National Pork Board (NPB) is partnering with award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet to dispel common misconceptions about pork production through a series of social media videos.
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