Articles tagged under: Minnesota Pork Producers Association
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…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…Limits on COVID Aid Will Not Address the Needs of Pig Farmers
Published April 20, 2020
There is a staggering mismatch between the number of hogs that need to go to processing and the plants that are open and available to do so. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler says the limitations in the USDA…Unknowns Ahead for MN Hog Producers
Published April 3, 2020
The hog markets are experiencing losses due to the coronavirus. "There was a been a pretty hard drop in the futures market in March. Uncertainty has driven that," said David Preisler, CEO, Minnesota Pork Producers Association. "Now, there's a packing…MMPA Elects Officer Team
Published January 29, 2020
A Preston hog farmer is the new president of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association. Dave Mensink was elected during the Minnesota Pork Congress. John Anderson of Belgrade is vice president and Adam Barka of Sleepy Eye is the secretary.An Opportunity to Level the Playing Field
Published August 27, 2019
A trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan could be an opportunity to level the playing field against competitors, but it doesn’t replace the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Priesler says the agreement is great first step,…Biosecurity Efforts Grow to Address African Swine Fever
Published April 12, 2019
The African swine fever situation isn’t improving in China. Pipestone Holdings veterinarian Gordon Spronk is back in the U.S. following a trip to the country in late March and says China is trying to improve biosecurity via transport systems. "They've…