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The National Pork Board (NPB) has named Amber Miller, MS, J.D., as general counsel effective Jan. 5, 2026. Miller will provide legal and compliance expertise on behalf of America’s pig farmers.
The Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® is the largest gathering of food, nutrition and health professionals, making it a critical opportunity to share pork’s nutrition story with those who guide consumer choices.
The Retail Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting empowers retailers and industry partners with the tools, data and support needed to connect more effectively with consumers.
In loving memory of Elaine Otte. NPB's Channel Market Development Manager.
Pork supply is currently on the upswing, consistent with the seasonal trend for this time of year. While official USDA data is missing, preliminary estimates put slaughter at near 2.9 million head per week, just shy of last year’s levels.
Steady progress continues to be made on the producer-led U.S. National Swine Health Strategy – an essential part of a larger goal to improve the lives of pigs and people.
U.S. Pork representatives joined USMEF on the Heartland trip to South Korea, the fifth-largest export market for U.S. Pork. The trip highlighted pork demand and promising opportunities to deepen the relationship.
Pork trim prices were counter seasonally higher in the previous three weeks but the increase in supply has finally started to catch up with this market. Strong demand should keep prices above year ago levels but prices in Nov/Dec are expected to be lower than current levels.
New NPB CEO David Newman outlines his focus for the next 100 days and how the Pork Checkoff is working toward long-term industry success.
The 2025 annual U.S. SHIP House of Delegates meeting was held in early September for producers, industry leaders and state animal health officials. Leveraging expertise and guidance from NPB’s swine health team, the meeting facilitated insightful and diversified conversations about collaborating to support the future of animal health.
The results of the ‘Hogs and Pigs’ survey will be published on Thursday. Expectations are for a very modest increase in supply this winter following with some supply expansion next spring and summer.
NPB helps producers prepare for and manage foreign animal diseases (FADs). FAD readiness exercises serve as practical training sessions for industry stakeholders in the event of an unthinkable disease outbreak.
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