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RSS NPPC News Release

Public Notice by Virginia Pork Council and the National Pork Board

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by Jen Kendrick

The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2024 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Pork Council, Inc. at …

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SCOTUS California Prop 12 Decision to Have National Impact

Posted on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Agriculture groups claim it sets a dangerous precedent moving forward

WASHINGTON — On May 11, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on California’s Proposition 12, choosing to uphold the legality of the measure — a decision that was met …

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IOW Agricultural Land Lab Educational Trailer Ribbon Cutting

Posted on May 12, 2023May 19, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Smithfield, VA – Joined by Isle of Wight Superintendent, Dr. Theo Cramer; school board members, Mark Wooster and Denise Tynes; and other leadership from Isle of Wight County schools; the Virginia Pork Council joined representatives and students attending the IOW Agricultural Land Lab to …

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VPC Supports IOW Agricultural Land Lab and Youth Ag Education

Posted on May 11, 2023May 19, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Smithfield, VA – The Virginia Pork Council joined representatives from the IOW Agricultural Land Lab at the IOW School Board meeting, taking place May 11, 2023, at Westside Elementary School, in Smithfield, VA, to advocate and promote youth agriculture education …

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Swine Artificial Insemination for Beginners 2023

Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

June 21, 2023 (9:00 am
3:00 pm) at
Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Swine Research Facility
6321 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23437

Artificial Insemination (AI) is widely used in the large scale, vertically integrated swine
industry Many benefits of …

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Podcast: A Political Strategist’s Take On Farm Policy | Anne MacMillan

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Popular Pig

 

Anne manages Invariant’s agriculture and food practice, bringing 20 years of substantive policy experience in the sector. For their field-to-fork clients, she provides regulatory guidance, crafts policy solutions, and deploys innovative engagement plans for Congress and the Administration.…

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Farmer Stress Partnerships

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Farming is physically and mentally demanding work. There are often long days spent working in solitude. Worries about fluctuating commodity prices, trade issues, increased debt, and severe weather may add layers of stress …

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Michael Formica Feels Confident About California Proposition 12 Court Decision

Posted on May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Oklahoma Farm Report

Michael Formica Feels Confident About California Proposition 12 Court Decision Proposition 12 aims to require veal calves, breeding pigs, and egg-laying hens to be housed in systems that comply with specific standards for freedom of movement, cage-free …

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Are we ready for the next foreign animal disease?

Posted on May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

National Hog Farmer

The U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan is a collaborative effort between industry, state and federal entities modeled after the National Poultry Improvement Plan. US SHIP has been specifically organized to meet the unique needs and challenges of the …

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Virginia ag exports soar – and Youngkin’s still selling

Posted on April 29, 2023May 2, 2023 by Roy Lee Lindsey

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gazing at the three silvery grain elevators at the southern end of Richmond Marine Terminal that helped power Virginia’s $1 billion jump in agriculture exports, Gov. Glenn Youngkin had one question for the operator: “What would it take …

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