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Three Farmers Elected to MPPA Board

Published February 18, 2022

Vince Baack of North Mankato, Brandon Schafer of Goodhue and Tim Schwartz of Sleepy Eye were elected to the Minnesota Pork Producers Association board of directors. Leadership roles remained the same with John Anderson of Belgrade as president, Vince Baack…

Pembina Border Crossing is a Pressure Point for Pig Movement

Published February 14, 2022

Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Priesler says the main border crossing for feeder pigs coming into the Upper Midwest is at the Pembina/Emerson border crossing. "There are other routes folks can go, but that is where most all of…

Preisler to Retire in June 2022

Published December 21, 2021

After nearly 28 years as the CEO of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association and Minnesota Pork Board, David Preisler will retire in June 2022. "The real highlight of may career is the people. I've had fantastic boards to work with,…

Preisler’s Contribution to Minnesota Agriculture Recognized

Published November 5, 2021

The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council presented its Distinguished Service Award to Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler. Preisler shared the recognition with his staff and the members of the organization. "The pork business has changed a lot over the last…

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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Pork Producers Association

Three Farmers Elected to MPPA Board

Pembina Border Crossing is a Pressure Point for Pig Movement

Preisler to Retire in June 2022

Preisler’s Contribution to Minnesota Agriculture Recognized

MN Pork Industry Wants Clarification on COVID Reimbursement

Meatpacking Industry Recovers From COVID Losses

MN Pork Highlights the Positives of COVID Relief Bill

Hog Sector Disappointed Stimulus Negotiations on Hold

Improvements Made in CFAP 2.0 for Hogs

The Backlog of Hogs Continues in MN

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