Record-breaking Pork Chop Scramble a great success

The 2010 Pork Chop Scramble was a record-breaking event for both the Nebraska Pork Producers Association and the York Country Club in York, Neb. where the event was held. More than 140 pork producers, allied members and friends of the industry participated in the three flights of golf on Thursday, June 11, 2010.

The Pork Chop Scramble was a fundraiser for the association to sponsor scholarships at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Northeast Community College and Southeast Community College-Beatrice so NPPA thanks all who particpated, donated food and/or prizes and made the day a great success.  A picture slideshow can be seen at NPPA’s new photo gallery on www.nepork.org. Golf payment receipts are available upon request, contact Kyla at 402-472-2528 or at kyla@nepork.org

NPPA would also like to personally thank the following Pork Chop Scramble Sponsors:

Pershing Center          Farmland          Parks of Nebraska          Whole Hog AI          Kemin         

US Feeds          Nebraska Soybean Board          Wiechman Pig Co.         

National Pork Producers Council          Nebraska Corn Growers Association          Elanco         

 Waldo Genetics          Nebraska Corn Board          Alltech          Lynch Livestock, Inc.         

Phibro Animal Health          UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources         

Hormel          Husker Sports Marketing          Pork Checkoff          Advanced Agri Direct         

Central Valley Ag          Boehringer Ingelheim          American Heartland Insurance Agency         

Henderson State Bank          Pfizer Animal Health          Sandy Pine Gene Center         

Farm Credit Services of America          Bob Stephens and Associates          Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.         

Husker Coop          Kent Feeds          LG Pumping          Akey          Land O Lakes Feed         

 Purina Mills          Midwest Livestock Systems, Inc.          Pinnacle Bank          Alpharma

World Pork Expo

Live from World Pork Expo!

The 2010 World Pork Expo is now in full swing in Des Moines, Iowa, beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, and running through 1 p.m. on Friday, June 11. Pork producers from across the United States and the world have gathered to hear about the latest in pork technology, science and production techniques. A variety of events, hog shows, seminars and a swine-specific trade show lead the activity list. Click here to view videos from our sponsors.

Here’s a look at some of Thursday’s highlights: World Pork Expo News Summary: Thursday, June 10, 2010

 Profitability: What a Difference a Year Makes

“The economic situation for pork producers is far better than a year ago today,” said Steve Meyer, president of Paragon Economics, during a World Pork Expo presentation on Thursday. Full story.

 FTA Implementation Crucial to U.S. Pork Industry

While the United States delays implementation of free trade agreement with South Korea, they are buying pork elsewhere. Full story.

 Summer Weather Looks Promising for Crops

“The summer forecast is much like last summer’s,” according to Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University, and that’s good for corn yields. Full story.

 NPB Seeks to Spur Pork Demand

A main goal of the National Pork Board this year will be to refresh and re-position the image of pork among U.S. consumers. Full story.

 New Investors Drive up SIP Revenues

The Strategic Investment Program is the largest source of funding for NPPC’s important work on behalf of U.S. pork producers. Full story.

Operation Main Street Expands its Reach

The nearly 800 participants in NPB’s Operation Main Street program continue to help get pork producers’ message out to the public. Full story.

Pork producers showing ‘We Care’

The We Care responsible pork initiative is a joint effort of the Pork Checkoff, through the National Pork Board, and the National Pork Producers Council, to help demonstrate that producers are accountable to established ethical principles and animal well-being practices.

The pork industry already offers numerous programs, including Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQA Plus®) and Transport Quality Assurance® (TQASM), to support animal well-being and maintain a safe, high-quality supply of pork.

Nebraska pork producers and others within the industry can register for PQA Plus and TQA training now at www.nepork.org.  The 22 training down-linked sites are conveniently located across the state.

The We Care initiative ties everything together to help the public view the pork industry as a self-regulated business that earns the trust of others.

Other programs that producers can take part in to support the We Care responsible pork initiative include Operation Main Street, Neighbor to Neighbor and NPPC’s LEADR program.

Operation Main Street is an intensive training program for producers to help spread the message about the pork industry.  Look for Operation Main Street coming to Lincoln, Neb. on July 9 and 10, 2009 at Lincoln’s Cornhusker Marriott.  For further detail, contact NPPA at (888) 627-7675.