Articles tagged under: Pork Checkoff
Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity
Published September 22, 2022
The Swine Health Information Center, the Pork Checkoff and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research are funding a new wean-to-harvest biosecurity program. The research program will focus on a significant biosecurity gap in U.S. swine production. This initiative will…‘Last Resort’ Options Discussed for Mass Depopulation
Published April 27, 2020
The National Pork Board hosted a rare Sunday afternoon webinar to outline recommended methods for the emergency mass euthanasia and disposal of pigs. Coronavirus has resulted processing plant closures and slowdowns resulting in this unparalleled situation. American Veterinary Medical Association…Checkoff Program Rides the Price Roller Coaster
Published April 24, 2020
USDA oversees 21 research and promotion programs nationwide. The funding mechanism vary for each checkoff program. The mandatory beef checkoff is $1 per head, collected each time cattle are sold. Dairy farmers contribute a 15 cent per hundredweight assessment for…Swine Industry Updates Farm Crisis Planning Tool
Published March 30, 2020
The National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the Swine Health Information Center have released a new farm crisis planning tool. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even says supply shortages or transportation challenges…America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Named
Published October 4, 2019
Chris Hoffman, who is a first-generation pig farmer from Pennsylvania, has been named America's Pig Farmer of the Year. Hoffman received the recognition from the Pork Checkoff and will put on the miles this year speaking to consumers about pork.Pork Leadership Institute Includes North Dakotan
Published June 7, 2019
The Pork Leadership Institute has wrapped up its latest year of training. Pavel Danil is a Romanian, who came to the U.S. ten years ago through an exchange program and has now made North Dakota his home. Through the Pork…Pork Checkoff to Build an Agile Organization
Published March 5, 2019
A blue ribbon task force has been formed to consider a change in the Pork Checkoff business model. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even says this process begins with a blank piece of paper. "The goal is to build a…Stokes Retires From Pork Checkoff
Published October 1, 2018
National Pork Board Director of Environmental Programs Allan Stokes has retired. Stokes has been with the Pork Checkoff for 13 years, coordinating programs dealing with air and water quality, conservation, soil health and manure management.New Leadership for the Pork Checkoff Board
Published June 6, 2018
Alcester, South Dakota farmer Steve Rommereim has been elected president of the National Pork Board. Former NDSU Extension swine specialist David Newman, who is a pork producer in Arkansas, is the new vice president.