Pork Pod is a podcast the Pork Checkoff?s is utilizing to provide useful information to pork producers.
National Pork Board International Marketing Vice President Norman Bessac says 2020 begins with strong pork export demand. African Swine Fever is a significant influence, but there are also opportunities to develop long-standing markets. The new trade agreements also bring opportunity to the swine industry.
African Swine Fever: An Emphasis on Prevention by National Pork Board
Pork 2040: The Producer Perspective by National Pork Board
International Forum on African Swine Fever by National Pork Board
Threat of ASF Heightens Biosecurity by National Pork Board
Innovation Kitchen - Innovative Research by National Pork Board
America's Pig Farmer of the Year by National Pork Board
Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Released by National Pork Board
Meeting the Needs of Hispanic Consumers by National Pork Board
A Focus on Continuous Improvement by National Pork Board
African Swine Fever Identified in South Korea by National Pork Board
National Farm Safety and Health Week by National Pork Board
Pork Checkoff Digital Strategy Gets Results by National Pork Board
African Swine Fever Milestone by National Pork Board
USDA Releases June Hogs and Pigs Report by National Pork Board
Meet the New President of the National Pork Board: David Newman by National Pork Board
Pork Leadership Institute Develops the Next Generation of Industry Leaders by National Pork Board
Pork Checkoff Welcomes Increased Surveillance for African Swine Fever by National Pork Board
Research on Viral Transmission in Feedstuffs Yields New Information by National Pork Board
Pork Checkoff to Test Crisis Alert Text System by National Pork Board
Pig - Farmers - Of - Tomorrow by National Pork Board
PorkPod - 031619 - Bill Even on Industry Priorities by National Pork Board
Market Outlook with Steve Meyer by National Pork Board
Pork Checkoff CEO Previews National Pork Industry Forum by National Pork Board
Preparing for Foreign Animal Disease by National Pork Board
Swine Health Information Center Plan of Work by National Pork Board
Hams Across America: 2 Million Servings Strong by National Pork Board
McDonald's Uses Bacon to Drive Traffic by National Pork Board
Partnering with Social Media Influencers by National Pork Board
Dinner at Home in America by National Pork Board
New National Swine Disease Council Launched by National Pork Board
US Pork Industry Makes Antibiotic Progress
Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Released by National Pork Board
In this edition of Pork Pod, National Pork Board CEO Bill Even outlines a new partnership to accelerate innovation. Technology is widely adopted in crop production, but there are opportunities available for the livestock industry. Even says the Pork Checkoff is trying to "jump-start" this focus on innovation. Animal health is the logical place to start, but this partnership will expand to other issues facing pig farmers.
National Pork Board President Steve Rommereim of Alcester, South Dakota highlights the work being done by the Pork Checkoff. From advancements in digital marketing to the response to African Swine Fever, Rommereim details the important issues of the day.
The Pork Checkoff is focused on emerging technologies, including the use of digital marketing. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even outlines the efforts with artificial intelligence and its impact on the Pork Checkoff.
Hog slaughter numbers are large, but pork producers remain current in their marketing. Kerns and Associates Economist Dr. Steve Meyer offers insight into the hog markets in this edition of Pork Pod. Exports are better than expected. However, the risk of African Swine Fever provides significant uncertainty to this marketplace.
Pork Checkoff Director of Swine Health Programs Patrick Webb offers insight into the threat of foreign animal disease and the infrastructure in place to deal with these challenges. Premises Identification is one very important element.
In this edition of Pork Pod, National Pork Board Vice President of International Marketing Craig Morris outlines a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia. Members of the Pork Checkoff International Marketing Committee visited multiple countries and learned about new opportunities for U.S. pork
With African Swine Fever in other parts of the world, there is renewed focus on the prevention of foreign animal diseases. One way to reduce the possibility of disease transmission is to know how long certain feed ingredients have been stored before allowing their use on pig farms. Dr. David Pyburn, Senior Vice President of Science and Technology, National Pork Board, outlines this peer-reviewed research and the strategies for pig farmers.
Patrick Bane, a pig farmer from Arrowsmith, Illinois, has been named the 2018 America's Pig Farmer of the Year. Bane will be telling the story of pig farming to numerous audiences in the year ahead. Find out more in this edition of Pork Pod
National Pork Board Vice President of Domestic Marketing Jarrod Sutton recently offered information on consumer shopping habits to the National Pork Board. Buying habits are changing and pork has a position of power in the meat case. Find out more in this edition of Pork Pod.
The Pork Checkoff takes a long-term view of international marketing. National Pork Board vice president of international marketing Craig Morris outlines the Pork Checkoff's Pork 2040 Plan. This strategy includes a three-stage process beginning with a review of current markets. Morris has more details in this edition of Pork Pod.
With the expansion of the African swine fever outbreak in China, the Pork Checkoff is working with the National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, the Swine Health Information Center and USDA to keep the disease out of the United States. This includes a focus on imported feed ingredients as a significant risk. National Pork Board vice president of science and technology Dr. David Pyburn says a viral disease pathogen has the potential to survive the shipping process. A new risk assessment resources is available at www.pork.org/FAD..
The NPB Board of Directors will meet for its September board meeting in Seattle, WA Sept. 11-12. As part of the Checkoff's ongoing implementation of the business-to-business marketing model, it is important that board members have direct contact with the thought leaders and trend setters in the food, banking, venture capital and technology industries. That is why this meeting will include NPB-exclusive tours of the site operations for Costco, Google and Amazon, and will have guest speakers from Google, Wells Fargo, Thrive Ag Venture Capital and the Ag banking industry. Executives will share information about current consumer and producer markets and how emerging technology is disrupting traditional business operations. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even highlights this meeting and industry trends. In addition, Even comments on the recent African Swine Fever outbreak and its implication for U.S. pig farmers.
With the confirmation of African Swine Fever in China, there is heightened awareness about the risk of foreign animal disease. National Pork Board director of swine health programs Patrick Webb is featured in this edition of Pork Pod. Webb outlines the risk of FAD and the resources available from the Pork Checkoff.
Pork Checkoff Vice President of Domestic Marketing Jarrod Sutton outlines the latest efforts with Subway. New pork sandwiches are being featured for a limited time. Sutton also emphasizes the importance of bacon to the foodservice sector.
In this edition of Pork Pod, National Pork Checkoff CEO Bill Even reviews a variety of issues, including the current hog market situation. Even also highlights the Pork Checkoff investment in international market development and the current partnership with Google.
A variety of negative factors are influencing the hog market. Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer offers insight into the dynamics at play in the hog trade, which includes large swine inventories, trade disruptions and competition from other proteins. Learn more in this edition of Pork Pod.