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NPPC urges the Senate to advance the following provisions to ensure pork producers can continue to farm and have more certainty to pass down their farms to the next generation.

The Canadian Meat Council urges the government to act fast on trade, labour, and regulations to boost pork and beef exports, improve food security, and grow Canada’s economy.

County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa. “We are deeply grateful to the

American Association of Swine Veterinarians members-only session at World Pork Expo on June 5, features HPAI H5N1 response plan and National Swine Health Strategy discussions; free for members.

The 2025 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference offers free preconference workshops on Mycoplasma and PRRS, followed by a main conference covering key swine health topics and Iowa Swine Day.

Over four days, participants will dig into key grazing principles, learn to evaluate pasture conditions and explore how livestock interact with rangeland ecosystems. The workshop also emphasizes building community and confidence among women who are actively involved in ranch decision-making.

The Rejuvenation of Hay & Pasture page on BeefResearch.ca has been “rejuvenated” to include more content relevant to Eastern Canadian producers. Updated information has also been added for the various methods of rejuvenating forages in regions across the country. Rejuvenation of a forage stand, whether hay or pasture, involves using one or a combination of

This month on Cattle HQ Live, Erin DeHaan, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, will discuss management strategies during concerns of drought to avoid negative implications on dam performance, as well as on progeny performance.

“Cattle farmers and ranchers need Congress to invest in cattle health, strengthen our resources against foreign animal disease, support producers recovering from disasters or depredation and pass tax relief that protects family farms and ranches for future generations,” said NCBA President and Nebraska cattleman Buck Wehrbein.

NPPC supports House reconciliation bill, urging Senate action on farm security, tax relief, disease prevention, and export market access to ensure farm sustainability and protect food supply.