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  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • WPA Staff
    • Membership
    • Our Sponsors
    • Contact Us
  • News & Events
    • News Releases
    • Pork Headlines
    • Expo
      • Silent & Live Auctions
    • “Give-A-Ham” Challenge
    • Passion for Pork Campaign
    • Pork Schoppe
    • Badger Swine Symposium
    • Calendar
  • Producers
    • Membership
    • Public Policy
    • Certification
    • PRRS/PEDv Rule
    • Swine Testing Reimbursement
    • Industry Links
  • Youth
    • Scholarships
      • WPA Scholarship
      • Whitmore Memorial Scholarship
      • Gunderson Memorial Scholarship
      • Fredrich Memorial/WPA Scholarship
    • Mentorship Program
    • Youth Pig Project
    • YQCA
    • Programs and Activities
    • Sale Dates
  • Consumers
    • Influencer Project
    • Cuts & Cooking Tips
    • Nutrition
    • We Care
  • Educators
    • Virtual Field Trip
    • Lesson Plans
    • Classroom Activities
    • FCS Mini-grants

RSS National Pork Board News Releases

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RSS NPPC News Release

  • Trade, Labor and Disease Prevention Among Top Issues During NPPC’s LAC April 14, 2021
    WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2021 – Expanding market access to Vietnam, visa reform to address a livestock agriculture labor shortage and foreign animal disease prevention are the focus of the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) Legislative Action Conference (LAC) this week. Pork producers from across the country are gathering virtually to address these and other issues […]
  • NPPC Applauds the Philippines’ Decision to Import More Pork April 7, 2021
    WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 2021 – To combat rising pork prices and stabilize supplies, the Philippine government announced today it will provide more market access for pork imports. Securing better access to the Philippines market has been a top, long-term trade priority for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “Since 2019, the Philippines has been […]
  • For the Week Ending March 5, 2021 March 5, 2021
    HOUSE BILL INTRODUCED TO ADDRESS AGRICULTURAL LABOR SHORTAGEOne of NPPC’s top priorities this year is labor reform to address the serious labor shortage on U.S. hog farms and in processing plants. Legislation introduced on Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives would reform the H-2A visa program to address the agricultural labor shortage. The Farm […]

Wisconsin FFA Convention Postponed

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Anna Boschert
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Wisconsin FFA State Convention scheduled for June 15-18, 2020, has been postponed until further notice. The safety and health of Wisconsin FFA members and supporters is a top priority as we pledge
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WPA Offers Support To Show Pig Producers Disrupted By COVID-19

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Anna Boschert

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 …

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WPA Cancels Regional Meetings

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Anna Boschert

WPA has canceled the regional meetings scheduled for March 23, 24, 25, and 30th 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.  …

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Foreign Animal Disease Resources

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Jenny Araquistain

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 …

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WPA To Host Producer Outreach Meetings

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Amy Busch

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 …

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Youth Receive Pig Project Grants

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by Amy Busch

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 …

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Representative Tauchen Receives Distinguished WPA Award

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 by Amy Busch

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 …

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Pork Association Honors Producers, Industry Members

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 by Amy Busch

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 …

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WPA Membership Elects Directors, Officers and Pork Act Delegates

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Amy Busch

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 …

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Taste of Elegance Auctions Raise Nearly $9,000 for WPA Programs

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Amy Busch

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 …

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