South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to host the 2025 South Dakota Swine Summit on June 12, 2025, on the SDSU campus in Brookings.
The summit is for youth ages 12-21 who want to learn more about the swine...
The USDA has announced an extension allowing pork processing facilities to operate at higher line speeds, a move aimed at boosting efficiency and strengthening the industry’s supply chain. The decision is expected to provide greater flexibility for pork producers...
Indiana Pork has announced Mark Johnson as its new president for 2025. A dedicated pork and grain producer from Whitley County, Johnson brings a strong vision for advancing the industry while ensuring Indiana’s pork producers continue to thrive.
As president,...
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The World Pork Expo 2025 is set to return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on June 4-5, bringing together the pork industry’s top professionals, innovators, and producers for two action-packed days. This must-attend...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today extended deep appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to make permanent the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed program.
“America’s pork producers thank U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins...
Olymel, Canada’s largest pork producer, is facing new tariff challenges from both China and the United States just as it begins to stabilize after years of financial struggles.
The company recently reported net sales of nearly $4.6 billion, marking its...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce successful efforts to renew registrations of all 300+ U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities eligible to export to China.
“U.S. pork producers now have maintained access and increased certainty...
NPPC installed new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2025-2026 term at the National Pork Industry Forum.
The 2025-2026 NPPC board officers are:
• President Duane Stateler, McComb, Ohio
• President-Elect Rob Brenneman, Washington, Iowa
• Vice President Pat...
Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are available for Minnesota farmers considering farm transition or succession plans. The University of Minnesota Extension offers the retreats in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Southern Agriculture Center for Excellence.
Attendees will...
Western Canadian farmers are facing increasing frustration with federal trade policies that they say favor Eastern Canada, leaving them exposed to economic hardship. Many producers argue that policies designed to protect industries in the East, such as dairy and...