OUTBREAK IMPACT ...
ANIMAL HEALTH ...
USDA enhances African Swine Fever surveillance
Our overall goal remains to keep this deadly disease out of the United States
WHAT'S ON THE MENU ...
National Pork Board uncovers what diners crave
New research explores consumer behavior when eating away from home
AG LEADERS ...
Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees
Visionary leaders in Ohio’s agricultural community to be honored in August
African swine fever ...
Hong Kong reports African swine fever case
The virus was found in a single pig imported from a farm in Guangdong province
NEW INFORMATION ...
Research on viral transmission in feedstuffs
New studies looking at how to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases through feed
COOKING PORK ...
Consumers prefer pork cooked to 145 degrees
Research suggests improved taste, juiciness and tenderness
WHAT'S COOKING ...
Consumers prefer pork cooked to 145 degrees
Try cooking chops to the new USDA standard: 145 degrees Fahrenheit
HAM DONATIONS ...
Ohio farmers provide 1,400 hams to Cleveland
Will provide over 5,600 meals to those in need in the Greater Cleveland area
PORK COUNCIL AWARDED ...