Spring is the time of the year for show pig producers to market their pigs through on-site auctions, but sales are being disrupted due to COVID-19.
According to Jennifer Campbell, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Chief Legal Officer, “I cannot …

WPA has canceled the regional meetings scheduled for March 23, 24, 25, and 30^th in an effort to protect families from COVID-19. WPA members are encouraged to read the weekly Pork Express for additional updates as they become available.  …

African Swine Fever Risk Means It’s Time for Action

The African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in China and in many other countries around the world is wreaking havoc on the international pork industry. Fortunately, ASF is not in the …

Jim Buttles and Morgan Fitzsimmons have been selected as the next class of participants in Wisconsin Pork Association’s Pork Mentorship Program. The pork mentorship program, which has a strong focus on career development, is designed to expand students’ knowledge of …

The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) is reaching out to all pork producers to get their feedback on industry issues and programs. Pork producers may select from four locations and may attend whatever meeting works best for their schedule.  Each event …

The Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee recently awarded 27 youth with $50 grants to help offset the costs of their upcoming 4-H and FFA swine projects. The Youth Pig Project grant program began in 2003 to encourage youth to become …

The Wisconsin Pork Association presented Representative Gary Tauchen with their 2018 Distinguished Legislator Award on February 1 during their annual convention. As a staunch voice for Wisconsin agriculture, Representative Tauchen knows farming because he is a farmer.

Representative Tauchen is …

The Wisconsin Pork Association recently recognized producers and industry members for their dedicated service at the 2019 Pork and Corn/Soy Expo, held on January 31 and February 1 in Wisconsin Dells.

Producer Honoree Award

Each year, the Wisconsin Pork Association …

Wisconsin Pork Association members gathered for the 2019 Annual Meeting on January 31 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. President Jim Magolski provided a year-end review pork association activities. Bill Gnatzig reviewed the 2019 resolutions. Key resolutions included a …

Nearly $9,000 will be invested in Wisconsin Pork Association programs, including youth scholarships and activities, as a result of the annual pie and silent auctions held during the 2019 Taste of Elegance reception.

Throughout the evening of January 31, Taste …