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05/30/2026

NPB Welcomes Five Producer Leaders to Board of Directors

NPB is welcoming five producer leaders recently selected by the United States Department of Agriculture to serve on the NPB Board of Directors. The appointees were approved by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and will begin their three-year terms in June.

Congratulations to the board members:

▪️Gordon Spronk, Minnesota
▪️Emily Arkfeld, Missouri
▪️Chad Herring, North Carolina
▪️Alayne Johnson, Indiana
▪️Terry Wolters, South Dakota

Read more about the recent appointment here: https://bit.ly/3Q5ZP9v

05/29/2026

We all have a “why.”

It’s the motivation that drives the early mornings, tough decisions and commitment to doing things right. Supporting pork producers’ “why” is at the heart of NPB’s work.

Let us know your “why” at World Pork Expo. Join our staff in the Pork Checkoff Hospitality Tent or the NPB Booth to sign up for our Producer Survey. Producers who sign up will be entered to win a prize.

The purpose behind every producer’s work shapes the future of pork. Have your voice heard.

05/27/2026

Headed to World Pork Expo? Catch up with NPB!

Get ready for two days packed with flavor, conversation and connection. Here are some events where you’ll find the NPB crew during World Pork Expo:

💡 NPB Booth # V341 and Tent # G361
Come for the conversations and stay for the activities. Between giveaways, freshly-served food and trivia games, there is something for everyone.
- Wednesday and Thursday

🔥 Lunch at the Big Grill
Come hungry! On the south side of the trade show, we'll be serving pork hot off the grill.
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily

🎥 Live Taping: U.S. Farm Report – Room B
The live taping will explore the economic and market factors that add up to an exciting period of potential for the U.S. pork industry.
- Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

🎤 Pork Academy Sessions
Explore topics impacting profitability, including a global protein update, swine health, U.S. ag economics, consumer demand and pork nutrition
- Wednesday and Thursday

👉 Check out all the exciting things we have planned for this year's World Pork Expo here: https://bit.ly/4nIFMdG

05/26/2026

Summer show pig season is finally here! Here are some tips for a successful season:

☑️ Good biosecurity practices
☑️ Proactive health checks
☑️ Skin & hair routine
☑️ Inspect equipment
☑️ Respectful showmanship skills
☑️ Keep your pig hydrated and use proper nutrition

Stay up to date with the latest show pig biosecurity practices here: https://bit.ly/42LvUGo

05/25/2026

Honoring Heroes This Memorial Day 🇺🇸

On Memorial Day, we want to take a moment to reflect on its significance. From our producers' farms to your families, we salute our fallen heroes and thank them for their ultimate sacrifice.

05/23/2026

From down the street to halfway around the world, people travel far and wide to visit Des Moines, Iowa, for World Pork Expo.📍Whether this will be your first time visiting or you stop by every year, let us know how far you travel for World Pork Expo in the comments.👇

Registered for World Pork Expo this June 3 & 4? Make sure to say hello to our staff at the NPB Hospitality Tent # G361 and booth # V341, where we'll have food, giveaways and science-backed information for you to bring back to your farm. See you soon!

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of grilling season ♨️

Through the Taste What Pork Can Do® campaign, NPB is showcasing pork as a go-to protein for summer gatherings with grilling recipes, meal inspiration and seasonal content designed to encourage consumers to choose pork more often.

From chops and tenderloin to ribs and kabobs, campaign content highlights pork’s flavor, versatility and convenience for outdoor cooking occasions throughout the summer.

By meeting consumers when they’re planning meals and searching for recipes, the campaign helps reinforce pork’s place on the grill during one of the year's biggest food moments.

Fire up your grill this weekend and check out the National Pork Board page for recipe inspiration, or click the link below. ⤵️

Taste What Pork Can Do Explore easy, flavorful pork recipes for any occasion. From slow-cooked roasts to quick weeknight meals, discover how versatile pork can be.

05/22/2026

Building a bigger appetite for pork starts with connection.

From the Taste What Pork Can Do® campaign to reaching new audiences through Explora Todo El Gusto Del Pork™, we're focused on getting more people to eat more pork more often.

Heading to World Pork Expo? Visit us at Hospitality Tent # G361 to get a taste of our Hispanic campaign or learn more about NPB market growth efforts during our Pork Academy sessions.

05/21/2026

RFID Reader Funding Still Available ‼️

Funding is still available to support RFID adoption across the swine industry through a USDA APHIS Veterinary Services program administered by NPB. Cull sow market stations, cull sow processing facilities and swine exhibition sites with a current Premises Identification Number (PIN) remain eligible to receive RFID tag reader equipment.

Available equipment includes:

🔺 Up to 5 RFID panel readers per site (for qualified market and processing operations)*
🔺 Up to 4 handheld RFID readers per site

🗓️ Funding deadline is September 14, 2026

To request equipment or learn more, contact Brent Pepin, NPB director of swine health, at [email protected].

*Swine exhibition sites are eligible for handheld RFID readers only.

05/16/2026

Pork Exports Stay Strong in March 💪

U.S. pork exports maintained strong momentum in March 2026, reaching $803.2 million in value and 285,566 metric tons, which is up 4% and 6% from last year.

Key Highlights:

🔸 Mexico remains the top market, with exports up 7% in both value and volume.
🔸 Japan demand is surging, with double-digit growth in both value (+13%) and volume (+18%).
🔸 Dominican Republic saw standout growth, with exports increasing 50% year over year.

Explore more about monthly pork exports at the link in our comments. ⬇️

Image courtesy of USMEF.

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