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Growth in the pork industry could be coming, soon

Thursday, July 27 by Brownfield Ag News

A representative with the pork industry says economic conditions have impacted its growth, but that may change soon. Steve Martin with the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska says inflation continues to be an issue. “Probably about the last 8 to 9 ... Read More.

National Pork Board announces Real Pork Trust Consortium

Tuesday, July 25 by Brownfield Ag News

The National Pork Board is partnering with land grant universities to address consumer questions about pork production and products. NPB president Bob Ruth says the Real Pork Trust Consortium brings together diverse expertise from five universities to help build consumer trust. “This is going to... Read More.

Consumer interest in pork products could help prices for producers

Monday, July 24 by Brownfield Ag News

The leader of a non-profit says consumer demand for pork could help push prices higher. Steve Martin with the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska says summertime grilling season will help eliminate some of the excess product. “I think that will drive... Read More.

Producers discuss market for U.S. pork in Colombia

Friday, July 21 by Brownfield Ag News

Photo by U.S. Meat Export Federation Producers representing the National Pork Board saw the importance of U.S. pork exports firsthand recently in Cartagena, Colombia. Alayne Johnson, a NPB director from northeastern Indiana, attended the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Latin American Product Showcase, an event that... Read More.

SD pork producers prepare for Prop 12

Thursday, July 20 by Brownfield Ag News

The executive director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council says the state’s pork producers are preparing for Proposition 12 to go into effect at the end of the year. Glenn Muller tells Brownfield producers are trying to decide if it’s worth it... Read More.

Pork producers say even with Prop 12 grace period, impact is uncertain

Thursday, July 20 by Brownfield Ag News

Some pork producers say there are still too many unanswered questions about the impact of California’s Proposition 12 law. Nebraska Pork Producers Association President Mark Wright says consumer demand is a major unknown. “Will that demand in California be reduced and will we have... Read More.

Factors that are influencing pork industry growth

Wednesday, July 19 by Brownfield Ag News

Some pork producers say there are several economic issues that are impacting the growth of the industry. President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association Mark Wright with Whitman Pig Company says profitability has been a significant factor, and California’s Proposition 12 law could be... Read More.

Governor says lack of free trade agreements provides roadblock for pork exports

Wednesday, July 19 by Brownfield Ag News

A Midwestern governor says it’s crucial that the US overcomes trade barriers in Southeast Asia to help increase pork exports. Nebraska’s Jim Pillen tells Brownfield more trade agreements and a reduction on pork tariffs with Vietnam could help. “Vietnam has a lot of free... Read More.

Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast

Wednesday, July 19 by Brownfield Ag News

Brownfield’s Amie Simpson will be on the ground in Indianapolis on July 28, 2023 for the Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast and Indiana State Fair Opening Ceremonies. ... Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast

U.S. beef and pork products prominent in Cartagena

Friday, July 14 by Brownfield Ag News

U.S. beef and pork products are prominent in retail facilities in Cartagena, Colombia. Don Mason, U.S. Meat Export Federation’s project specialist in Colombia, has been helping develop the market for U.S. red meat in the country. “The exciting thing about the last five years is... Read More.

Latin American Product Showcase helps advance trade of U.S. beef, pork

Thursday, July 13 by Brownfield Ag News

Photo provided by U.S. Meat Export Federation Exporters of U.S. beef, pork, and lamb are meeting with buyers from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean this week. John Hinners, senior vice president of industry relations with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says the... Read More.

U.S. pork exports increase through market diversification

Wednesday, July 12 by Brownfield Ag News

An ag economist says May pork exports reached the highest monthly level since May 2021. Scott Brown with the University of Missouri says diversification of trading partners has played a crucial role in pork export growth. “You take out Mexico, China, Hong Kong, Tiwan and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: pork

Growth in the pork industry could be coming, soon

National Pork Board announces Real Pork Trust Consortium

Consumer interest in pork products could help prices for producers

Producers discuss market for U.S. pork in Colombia

SD pork producers prepare for Prop 12

Pork producers say even with Prop 12 grace period, impact is uncertain

Factors that are influencing pork industry growth

Governor says lack of free trade agreements provides roadblock for pork exports

Indiana Pork Ham Breakfast

U.S. beef and pork products prominent in Cartagena

Latin American Product Showcase helps advance trade of U.S. beef, pork

U.S. pork exports increase through market diversification

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