Articles tagged under: David Preisler
Resler Succeeds Preisler
Published June 6, 2022
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association announced Jill Resler is the new CEO. Resler has been with the organization since 2009 and served as chief operating officer for the last five years. Resler succeeds David Priesler, who retired after 28 years…NPPC Address Policy Priorities
Published April 8, 2022
For the first time in two years, the National Pork Producers Council Legislative Action Conference was an in-person event. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said the industry has three priorities. "One is for continued funding for (prevention of)…MN Pork Industry Wants Clarification on COVID Reimbursement
Published July 14, 2021
Starting Tuesday, USDA's Farm Service Agency will start taking applications to reimburse hog and poultry producers who euthanized animals during COVID. The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program offers payments to livestock producers based on 80 percent of the fair market value.…Meatpacking Industry Recovers From COVID Losses
Published February 5, 2021
COVID took its toll on the meatpacking industry nearly one year ago. Minnesota Pork Producers Association/Minnesota Pork Board CEO David Preisler says the sector is now doing well. "Once they figured out what was needed from a personal protective equipment…MN Pork Highlights the Positives of COVID Relief Bill
Published December 28, 2020
Earlier this year, pork producers had to euthanize hogs to minimize the backlog at processing plants. This new COVID relief package requires the USDA to provide partial reimbursement to livestock and poultry growers for depopulating herds during the pandemic. "It…Hog Sector Disappointed Stimulus Negotiations on Hold
Published October 7, 2020
Some sectors of agriculture are disappointed negotiations for the next economic stimulus package are on hold. The HEROES Act 2 would help hog producers a few ways. "The bill would reimburse farms that put down animals because they had no…Improvements Made in CFAP 2.0 for Hogs
Published September 21, 2020
Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler says there are some improvements for hog producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. "Each program has its own separate cap. I think that's really helpful instead of it being one cap…‘Worst Year’ Ever for Pork Producers
Published July 23, 2020
Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler is pleading with Congress to include additional relief for the swine industry in the next coronavirus assistance package. The balance sheet is not looking good. "There's been more equity loss and prices have…The Backlog of Hogs Continues in MN
Published June 2, 2020
While pork packing plant capacity has increased in the last few weeks, Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said it’s going to be difficult for the pork industry to move forward. Minnesota’s pork packing plants are running up to…