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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
US pork needs more access to foreign-born workforce, according to study
Despite competitive wages and an expanding workforce, the US pork industry continues to struggle with a labor shortage that will require access to more foreign-born workers to remain sustainable, according to a study by Iowa State Universit ...
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
US pork official calls for expansion of visa programme to address labour shortage
National Pork Producers Council president Jen Sorenson had urged the US Congress to address agriculture labor shortage by expanding the H-2A visa programme for year-round use without a cap.
Monday, July 5, 2021
Campaign underscores importance of having foreign-born workers in US pork sector
A recent National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) campaign highlights the important role of foreign-born workers across the US pork industry and the critical need for comprehensive labor reform to address a labor shortage.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Smithfield's North Carolina, US pork plant not eligible to export to Mexico
A Smithfield Foods pork plant in North Carolina, the United States, has been ineligible to export to Mexico since June 16, according to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
US pork exports continue momentum in April
Following a record-breaking March performance, exports of US pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
US pork exports to Philippines more than tripled in January-April period
US pork exports to the Philippines had more than tripled to 39,673 tonnes from January to April, driven by higher volume of pork muscle cut, which benefited from lower tariff rates, the US Meat Exporters Federation (USMEF) said.
Thursday, May 27, 2021
US pork producers organisation calls for faster slaughter speeds to be maintained
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is asking the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to maintain faster slaughterhouse speeds despite union concerns of workers' safety.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
US pork council seeks for delay in implementing initiative controlling sales of pork
The United States' National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has filed comments last week on two Massachusetts bills related to Question 3, a 2016 ballot initiative which prohibits the sale of pork produced using certain production methods.
Monday, May 10, 2021
US pork exports in March 2021 reach 294,724 tonnes
The United States' March pork exports were at a record 294,724 tonnes, up 1% from last year's total, according to data released by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
US pork producers warn California's proposition could reverse progress in cutting GHG emissions
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has outlined how US pork producers are committed to environmental sustainability and urged the danger of policies such as California's Proposition 12
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
US pork processor intends to delay court decision on controlling slaughtering speed
US pork processor Seaboard Foods is pursuing a 10.5-month delay to a US federal court decision that would force it to slow the speed of hog slaughtering at a Oklahoma pork plant, according to court documents.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Value of US pork exports in 2020 up 11% from 2019
The value of US pork and pork product exports to the world has reached a record US$7.7 billion in 2020, up 11% from 2019, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Workers at US pork plant report increased injuries after plant speeds up slaughtering
Seaboard Foods workers at a pork plant in Guymon, Oklahoma, United States are reporting more injuries after plant increases slaughtering speeds to boost pork supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
USMEF aims to expand retail presence of US pork, beef in Colombia with training initiative
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is looking to expand the retail presence of US pork and beef in Colombia as demand is expected to recover this year following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
US Pork Checkoff launches animal handling platform for swine producers
The Pork Checkoff in the United States has launched its humane animal handling module which - according to National Pork Board vice president of sustainability Brett Kaysen - is a user-friendly platform for pig farmers and others involved i ...
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