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Swine Health & Sustainability Research Update – Q1 2026
This article highlights how National Pork Board research is driving meaningful progress in swine health and sustainability. From advancing practical solutions that protect herd health to delivering tools producers can apply on-farm, Pork Checkoff-funded research is focused on turning science into action.
Research is one of the three areas of focus for the Pork Checkoff outlined in the Pork Act and Order. It’s also the foundation for all Checkoff projects and programs.
In 2025, the National Pork Board (NPB) allocated more than $2.8 million to continue learning more...
Powering Pork’s Future: New Three-Year Strategic Plan Charts the Path Forward
NPB’s Board of Directors has approved a new three-year strategic plan—part of a broader roadmap that will guide us through 2028. The strategic plan was presented to the board by the task force during the March 2025 Pork Industry Forum.
Kicking off in August 2024, the strategic planning process brought in insights from a wide range of producers and industry stakeholders. The result? A strategy that keeps producers’ priorities front and center—ensuring every hard-earned dollar...
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