National Pork Board Names Dr. Jerry Flint to Leadership Team

July 22, 2019 National Pork Board

The National Pork Board today named Jerry Flint as vice president of engagement and outreach effective August 1, 2019. Flint, who has a doctorate in crop science from the University of Kentucky, joins the Pork Checkoff from Corteva Agriscience in Johnston, Iowa.

Pork Checkoff Names 2019-2020 Officers

June 12, 2019 National Pork Board

David Newman, a pork producer from Arkansas, was elected president of the National Pork Board at the organization’s June board meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. The National Pork Board’s 15 producer-directors represent America’s pig farmers.

USDA Announces National Pork Board Appointments

May 29, 2019 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of five members to the National Pork Board. All five appointees will serve three-year terms.

National Pork Board Uncovers What Diners Crave and Why

May 17, 2019 National Pork Board

The National Pork Board released its latest findings from the comprehensive Insight to Action research, this time examining trends in consumer behavior related to dining out. With a shifting dining out landscape and multicultural cuisine trends on the rise in the U.S., the Pork Board set out to understand the needs, considerations and motivations that impact out-of-home dining decisions.

National Pork Board and RIPE.IO Partner to Enhance Responsible Pig Farming Practices Through Blockchain

March 19, 2019 National Pork Board

The National Pork Board and Ripe Technology, Inc. have entered an agreement to pilot blockchain technology use in the U.S. pork industry.