Tag: pork
U.S. Senate approves trade promotion authority
A bipartisan effort to give U.S. more negotiating power could boost U.S. trade deals for agriculture.
USDA extends beef and pork trade with Mexico and Peru
The agreement takes effect immediately and will allow U.S. producers to export slaughter cattle to Mexico for the first time in more than a decade.
Pork lovers asked to share their love
The Pork Checkoff has been celebrating the love of pork with consumers, through an integrated marketing program, including a national pork share-a-thon.
U.S.-China pork merger to impact market
Exact impact is unknown, but could be significant for U.S.-Chinese pork producers.
New names for beef, pork are ‘consumer friendly’
The goal is to broaden the spectrum of cuts that consumers are familiar with.
Pork producers reaffirm industry support for choice on sow housing
DES MOINES, Iowa — At the National Pork Industry Forum, pork producers approved a resolution reaffirming the industry’s position that producers should be able...
Sluggish exports, sequestration are threatening pork price recovery
The current U.S. pork industry outlook suggests it will be late summer before hog producers see break-even conditions.
Meat exports surpass 2011 levels
Meat exports are up from 2011 levels. Major importers include Canada, Hong Kong and South America.
West Virginia school’s swine program makes best of Berkshires
From last place to first, students and their swine projects are making a name for themselves at Hampshire High School.
No bacon shortage: Still lots of little piggies headed to market
Don't panic, we're not running out of bacon! While pork prices will be higher next year, there will be plenty of pork for consumers to buy.
