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August 13, 2018

Cooking temperature is nearly all that matters when it comes to a delicious pork chop. (Courtesy of University of Illinois)

DELICIOUS PORK ...

Want tastier pork?

Invest in a meat thermometer, study says

August 8, 2018

Co-products from the grain milling and oilseed industries are sometimes included in diets for pigs, but limited data exist on the digestibility of protein in these ingredients when fed to younger pigs. (Courtesy of University of Illinois)

YOUNG PIG DIET ...

University of Illinois pig diet study

Digestibility of grain milling and oilseed co-products determined in young pigs

July 31, 2018

PORK MARKETS ...

In Argentina, U.S. pork welcomed back to market

United States & Argentina committed to further expansion of agricultural trade

July 27, 2018

As part of the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA), along with the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program have provided nine regional Foodbanks with over 4,000 pounds of ground pork this month as part of a special "Christmas in July" donation. (Courtesy of Illinois Pork Producers Association)

PORK DONATION ...

Christmas In July pork gift to foodbanks

Pork donation to provide more than 3,000 servings to those in need in Illinois

July 20, 2018

Doug Harter, and family, prepare to cut the ribbon at the open house for their new big barn outside of Barry, IL. The Harters have been raising pigs and farming for five generations. (Courtesy of Illinois Pork Producers Association)

NEW BARN ...

Harter family builds new pig barn

Friends, family, and the local community tour new barn

July 12, 2018

OUTREACH ...

#RealPigFarming Student Social Forces

Pork Checkoff has chosen 12 students to share their passion for pig farming

July 8, 2018

TRADE TALK ...

Reactions to trade battle between China, the US

The U.S. pork industry last year sent $1.1 billion worth of product to China

July 3, 2018

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NUTRITION ...

Lean red meat can support heart health

Eight pork cuts meet the USDA’s guidelines for ‘lean’

July 2, 2018

PORK INDUSTRY ...

United States hog inventory up 3 percent

Of 73.5 million hogs & pigs, 67.1M were market hogs, 6.32M were kept for breeding

June 27, 2018

Randy Spronk, Minnesota, participates in a market tour during the 2016 Latin American Meat Showcase. The tour was held at the Pretelt Gourmet Meats, a high-end butcher shop and restaurant in Panama City that features U.S. meat products. (Courtesy of The National Pork Board)

PORK EXPORTS ...

Pig farmers to attend Latin American showcase

Event will showcase benefits of U.S. pork important to Latin American export markets