Pork Checkoff News
Stakeholder Report, April Webinar, Pork Export Data
Learn the top five updates from the Pork Checkoff this month. Read the 2020 Stakeholder Report. See monthly pork export data results. And something bigger than bacon at IHOP?
Welcome to the New Pork Checkoff
Pork Industry News
Webinar
Analysis: USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report – Q1 2021
Analysts shared their insights and analysis of the USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report during a webinar for pork producers hosted by the Pork Checkoff.
How Has the Pork Industry Benefited From $15-Million Producer Investment?
Five ways the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has moved the needle in swine health and how the Pork Checkoff supported those efforts.
Quote of the Day
“This is our first clean look after three reports during the throws of COVID. It’s the best reprieve producers could have asked for — it’s very, very bullish.”
Joe Kerns, analyst with Partners for Production Agriculture, responding to the USDA Q1 Hogs and Pigs Report
Meat Consumption Around the World
Pork is the second most consumed meat across the globe. Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
2020 Export Values
In 2020, export value averaged $58.65 for every U.S. hog marketed in these export markets. Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
$7.7 billion
In 2020, the value of U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports surpassed $7.7 billion. Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Get the Information You Need About COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The COVID-19 vaccine is one tool in helping to slow the spread of the virus and end the pandemic. There are currently three COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the United States. Additional vaccines are in clinical trials and may be available soon.
Food and agriculture workers are recommended to be vaccinated with other essential workers as they are critical to ensuring food security.
