Tag: pork
Pork Quality Assurance Plus revisions took effect June 5
Revisions to the Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) 4.0 were effective June 5. Find out what the PQA Plus enhancements include.
World Pork Expo canceled
In the wake of the African swine fever outbreak, the National Pork Producers Council's board of directors decided to cancel World Pork Expo 2019.
Ohio Poultry Association honors four
Three individuals, one organization honored by Ohio Poultry Association for dedication to Ohio’s egg, chicken and turkey communities.
USDA says watch for African swine fever
USDA reminds producers and veterinarians to watch for African swine fever — a highly contagious animal disease that affects both domestic and wild pigs.
Pig farming to change in the future with blockchain
The National Pork Board and Ripe Technology, Inc. entered an agreement to pilot blockchain technology use in the U.S. pork industry.
Pork essentially free of veterinary drug residues
In a survey of more than 1,000 pork kidney samples, almost no veterinary drug residues were found and none at levels that approached U.S. regulatory limits.
Raising pigs on pasture
Learn the basics of raising pigs on pasture and decide if it's right for your operation.
W. Va. to invest in modern processing facility
Buzz Foods will expand current operations to include a top-of-the-line livestock slaughter and processing facility.
Pork, soybean and corn leaders craft joint research agreement
Leaders of the National Pork Board, United Soybean Board and National Corn Growers Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate research that will benefit all three organizations.
Study finds larger pigs still tender pork
Scientists' recent findings that consumers are routinely happy with larger cuts — and the resulting tenderness profiles — is good news for pork producers.
