The National Pork Board (NPB) is using Checkoff dollars to partner with Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet to dispel common misconceptions about pig farming and redefine idioms and phrases heard in common language. NPB’s Senior Vice President of Communications Jacque …

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The COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy are testament to the science behind its development and farm groups are urging farmers and ranchers to trust the science, just like they do for their animals and crops. Last month, a group of …

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This week, pork producers can learn about African swine fever prevention, preparedness and response during USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service ASF Action Week. Register for the upcoming webinars by visiting aphis.usda.gov. Dr. Patrick Webb, Acting Chief Veterinarian for the …

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Compared to last year, the USDA doubled the number of acres in the CRP Grassland Signup period by enrolling 2.5 million acres. Gloria Montaño-Green, USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says the Grassland acres helped the total CRP …

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African swine fever is a very real threat to U.S. pork producers. This week, producers can learn more about ASF through a series of webinars hosted by USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. Associate Administrator at USDA APHIS Dr. Jack …

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