We Care
Strong Roots: Supporting Farmers’ Mental Health
Farmers feed the world. Let’s make sure we’re setting strong roots and caring for the ones who keep us going — both physically and mentally.
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Pork Academy
2025 Pork Academy Sessions
Pork Academy is a series of in-depth sessions that will be offered at World Pork Expo this June. The sessions are designed to meet the need for pork producers to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing environment.
Profit Maximizer
Pork Market Situation: Highlights
Hog slaughter declined below 2.4 million last week as some plants were closed for Good Friday. This week slaughter is expected to be around 2.4 million again due to lower processing on Monday.
We Care
Meet the We Care® Team: A Driving Force for the Pork Industry’s Stewardship Story
Meet the members of the We Care® team working on behalf of America’s 60,000 pork producers to protect the planet and future-proof the industry.
Profit Maximizer
Trade War is Here – Now What?
The tariff war is in its early days, but markets are already reacting, and global trade dynamics are shifting quickly.
We Care
We Care®: Celebrating Our Legacy and Commitment to a Sustainable Future This Earth Month
Pork producers' commitment to caring for pigs, people and the planet has always been at the forefront of our industry. This Earth Month, protect your freedom to operate and honor our commitment to people, planet, and pigs with a Pork Cares Farm Impact Report.
Profit Maximizer
Hog’s and Pigs Report Expected to Show Stable Breeding Herd, Limited Supply Growth
The USDA ‘Hogs and Pigs’ survey results will be released on Thursday, March 27. We expect only a very modest increase in the breeding herd and hog supply as of March 1 up 1.5% vs. a year ago.
Pork Checkoff News
Swine Veterinarians Champion Pig Health and Welfare at AASV Annual Meeting
Swine experts in animal health and welfare gathered in San Francisco, California for AASV’s 56th annual meeting.
Pork Checkoff News
Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award Honors Lifelong Commitment to Agriculture
The 2025 Paulson-Whitmore State Executive award winner is Dave Preisler. Through decades of service at Minnesota Pork, Preisler demonstrated his passion for supporting rural communities and agriculture.
Pork Checkoff News
2025 Distinguished Service Award Winner Invests in People
Dr. M. Todd See received the National Pork Board’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for his academic leadership, passion and dedication to shaping the future of agriculture.
Market Growth
The Time Is Now – Reinventing Pork for the Future
The consumer campaign isn’t a normal campaign; it’s a transformational shift. It’s a commitment to ensuring pork remains on the plate.
Profit Maximizer
Hog Futures Remain Volatile Even as Product Prices Hold Firm – Why the Disconnect?
Lean hog futures remain volatile, with 7 up or down moves of +5% since the start of the year.
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