NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo

NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo

DES MOINES, IA— The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel at the 2023 World Pork Expo. NPPC board officers and experts discussed the pork industry’s current priorities vital to protecting producers’ livelihoods and ensuring pork production remains a pillar of the U.S. economy. “Advocating for reasonable public policy,…
NMPF Board of Directors Names Gregg Doud New President and CEO

NMPF Board of Directors Names Gregg Doud New President and CEO

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors today unanimously voted to name Gregg Doud, a globally recognized agricultural leader, as its next president and CEO, succeeding Jim Mulhern, who is retiring at the end of the year. “Dairy farmers across the nation are pleased to endorse a true…
Cattle to Crops: Ranch in western Nebraska blessed with recent rain

Cattle to Crops: Ranch in western Nebraska blessed with recent rain

In the panhandle of Nebraska, recent rain has helped the crops and pastures bounce back after a tough year. In this video segment, the Rural Radio Network visits Schuler Red Angus, a ranch located near Reddington, Nebraska. The bread and butter of their operation focuses on Red Angus cattle, but…
Husker scientists closing in on long-lasting swine flu vaccine

Husker scientists closing in on long-lasting swine flu vaccine

A successful long-term experiment with live hogs indicates Nebraska scientists may be another step closer to achieving a safe, long-lasting and potentially universal vaccine against swine flu.   The results are not only important to the pork industry, they hold significant implications for human health. That's because pigs act as “mixing…
Nebraska celebrates June Dairy Month with over 60,000 dairy cows

Nebraska celebrates June Dairy Month with over 60,000 dairy cows

June has been declared as Dairy Month in Nebraska. The official proclamation was made by Nebraska Director of Agriculture Sherry Vinton, along with representatives from the Nebraska State Dairy Association and Midwest Dairy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Dairy Store.  Kris Bousquet, executive director of the Nebraska State Dairy Association…
Pillen Announced as 2023 Nebraska Pork Expo Keynote  

Pillen Announced as 2023 Nebraska Pork Expo Keynote  

[Lincoln, Neb., June 5, 2023] Governor Pillen will give the keynote address at the 2023 Nebraska Pork Expo set for July 19 in York, Neb.   The program will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the keynote address taking place shortly after 9 a.m. at the Holthus Convention Center. Admission…