Columbia, Mo.,—Over 30 hogs from across the state were entered in the Growth & Quality Barrow Classic at the 2019 Missouri State Fair. The Classic was sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association, University of Missouri Extension and …
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Winners Announced in 2019 Missouri Pork Association Swine Judging Contest
Columbia, Mo.,—On Friday, August 9, over 40 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2019 Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in both the Junior and Senior Division on an individual …
Winners Announced at 2019 Missouri State Fair Youth Swine Skillathon
Columbia, Mo.,—On Thursday, August 8, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2019 Youth Swine Skillathon at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Participants competed in three age brackets during the contest, which is sponsored by the Missouri Pork …
Showing Missouri the Best of Agriculture at the 2019 Missouri State Fair
Columbia, Mo.,—Every year, the Missouri State Fair showcases the best of Missouri agriculture throughout its eleven-day run. And the Missouri Pork Association is proud to highlight the pork industry and the dedication of Missouri’s FFA and 4-H youth in …
Sixth Annual Swine Health Symposium to Highlight the Latest in Herd Health for Pork Producers
Columbia, Mo., – The Sixth Annual Missouri Swine Health Symposium, hosted by the Missouri Pork Association, will be held Tuesday, July 23rd at The Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO. This year’s symposium will cover a …
Winners Announced at the 2019 Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tournament
Columbia, Mo., – The Missouri Pork Association hosted the 20th annual Missouri Pork Classic on June 25, 2019, at Columbia’s L.A. Nickell Golf Course. This year’s tournament was a tremendous success, assembling a total of thirty-six teams comprised of area …
Bryson and Cowan Named 2019 Pork Institute Scholars
Columbia, Mo.,—The 2019 University of Missouri Pork Institute, sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the Missouri Pork Association, was held June 10 through June 12 in Columbia. The Institute was …
Abigail Miller, Eldon FFA, Wins 2019 FFA Pork Speaking Contest
Columbia, Mo.,—Abigail Miller, a student with the Eldon FFA program, impressed the judges with her speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 12 at the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo.
Ali was one …
MPA Presents Award to Representative John Wiemann
Columbia, Mo.,–Francis Forst, outgoing chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), presented the Outstanding Legislator Award to Representative John Wiemann (R-103rd District) during the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo on February 12. Representative Wiemann was chosen for his outstanding …
2019 MPA Chairman’s Award Presented to JR Reid
Columbia, Mo.,–Francis Forst, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), announced JR Reid from Sweet Springs as the recipient of the annual Chairman’s Award during the 2019 Missouri Pork Expo on February 12.
JR has been involved in …