USMEF elects new officers U.S. Meat Export Federation details market diversification efforts. Industry News November 11, 2024 No Comments Nebraska rancher and cattle feeder succeeds Randy Spronk as USMEF chair.Read More
Meat conference opens with election analysis, focus on trade relations Conference speakers offer analysis of the U.S. election’s potential impact on agricultural policy and international trade. Industry News November 8, 2024 No Comments Election outcome may improve chances of completing a new Farm Bill before the end of 2024.Read More
Pork exports on pace for annual record Pork exports positioned to set annual volume and value records in 2024. Industry News November 6, 2024 No Comments September red meat exports sit above year-ago volumes and values.Read More
First case of H5N1 in US pigs confirmed There is no concern about the safety of the nation’s pork supply as a result of this finding. Industry News October 31, 2024 No Comments USDA confirms H5N1 in an Oregon noncommercial farm operation.Read More
Meatable receives grant to improve lab-grown pork production Grant helps companies to create a detailed model of pig cells. Industry News October 29, 2024 No Comments Good Food Institute grant funds research aiming to improve efficiency and scalability of lab-grown pork production.Read More
New resource tracks progress toward gestation crate-free pork production Compassion in World Farming launches the first PigTrack report. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments PigTrack helps companies monitor their transition to fully gestation crate-free systems.Read More
Brooklyn Cured expands cocktail-inspired salami line New salami chub expands Brooklyn Cured’s cocktail-inspired offerings from four to five SKUs. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments Brooklyn Cured responds to growing demand for unique and on-trend flavors with its new Dirty Martini Salami.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: PORK State of the Industry: The next generation of pork consumers Pork industry must embrace opportunities to connect with younger demographics. Jason Menke October 24, 2024 No Comments Long-term consumption trend remains flat to declining on a pounds-per-person-per-year basis.Read More
NPPC opens Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship applications New application deadline for this year: Dec.13, 2024. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Scholarship program honors NPPC’s former board director Lois Britt, a lifetime supporter of agriculture. Read More
Meat Institute: Industry needs ambitious trade policy agenda Meat Institute submits comments to USTR. Industry News October 23, 2024 No Comments Organization finds tariff and nontariff barriers limit market access and industry growth.Read More