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National Pork Board Taps David Newman to Lead the Organization as CEO
NPB has named David Newman as its next CEO. He brings proven leadership and a strong commitment to serving America’s pig farmers.
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Real Pork Scholars: Delivering Exponential Value to the Industry’s Future
The first cohort of the Real Pork Scholars program wrapped up this summer, and the impact is already clear. This program supports graduate and professional students with mentorship, training and networking — broadening their view of career paths in the pork industry.
Swine Health
Future-Ready Facilities: Producer-Led Research Puts Farrowing Housing to the Test
The National Pork Board’s new five-year, producer-led Farrowing Housing Research Plan is generating practical, U.S.-specific data to help producers make informed, independent decisions about farrowing housing — whether that means validating current systems or considering alternatives.
Market Growth
Human Nutrition Research Fuels Taste What Pork Can Do™ Momentum
Recent studies—from military cadets to older consumers—demonstrate pork is a whole food that delivers superior meal satisfaction, flavor complexity and nutrition, reinforcing pork’s everyday value.
Swine Health
Swine Industry Addressing H5N1 Risk with Ongoing Collaborative Effort
The swine industry has mobilized a proactive, cross-sector response to the ongoing risk of H5N1, collaborating with animal and public health experts to protect pigs, people and the food supply. Through weekly coordination, research investment and biosecurity efforts, the industry is preparing for any potential detection in the U.S. swine herd.
Market Growth
Power in Partnerships: A Shared Vision for Pork Promotion
The Taste What Pork Can Do™ campaign is fueling industry-wide collaboration, with packers and retailers launching innovative promotions that showcase pork’s flavor, versatility and everyday appeal.
Swine Health
Protecting Farms, Food and the Future Through Biosecurity
Upholding proper biosecurity and traceability measures protects farms, our food supply and the future of agriculture—and there are practical tools available to help all producers work toward the common goal of keeping pigs healthy.
Swine Health
A United Front: Building a National Swine Health Strategy for U.S. Pork Producers
NPB and industry partners are focusing on the health of the U.S. swine herd and actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.
Swine Health
Improving Pig Survivability: U.S. Pork Industry Priority
Improving Pig Survivability is an ongoing project encompassing research, education and extension efforts with the goal of reducing overall mortality in the U.S. commercial swine industry.
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Powering Pork’s Future: New Three-Year Strategic Plan Charts the Path Forward
National Pork Board’s new three-year strategic plan is in place and backed by staff, leadership team and a board of directors that cares about the future of producers and the pork industry.
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