Columbia, Mo.,— The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2023 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with leaders in Missouri’s pork industry and receive a $1,000 scholarship, payable to any technical …
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Applications Being Accepted for 2023 Missouri Pork Association Internship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Internship programs are a great opportunity for college students to make contacts and gain experience while still in school. One such opportunity is with the Missouri Pork Association and their internship program.
The program allows students to …
The Missouri Pork Association Endorses Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate
Columbia, Mo.,— On August 25, the Missouri Pork Association (MPA) announced their endorsement of Attorney General Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate. Schmitt has been a voice for rural Missouri and a leading state attorney general that ensures the values of …
MPA Joins Other State Agriculture Organizations to Support Special Legislative Session for Future Growth
(Columbia, MO)—On August 22, Gov. Mike Parson called for a special legislative session to extend key agricultural tax credits. The following collaborative statement is provided on behalf of the Missouri Agribusiness Association, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri …
Swine Health Symposium Highlights Hot Topics in the Industry
Sedalia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association hosted its 9th annual Swine Health Symposium on July 27, 2022 at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The event included several educational speakers, a BBQ lunch, and a trade show …
Missouri’s Ag Groups Statement on Call for Special Session
Columbia, Mo.,— Like Governor Parson, we are disappointed that agriculture tax credit programs were only authorized for two years rather than the typical six-year term and support his call to fully extend these rural tax incentives. We would be remiss …
Carney and Bax Named 2022 Pork Institute Scholars
Columbia, Mo.,—The 2022 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 13 through June 15 in Columbia. The Institute was a …
Winners Announced in Inaugural FFA Swine Facility Management Contest
Columbia, Mo.,—On May 5, the Missouri Pork Association, National Pork Board and the University of Missouri held the first-of-its-kind FFA Swine Facility Management Contest in Columbia, Missouri. The Schuyler FFA Chapter received first place in this hands-on event that …
Applications Being Accepted for 2022 Youth Pork Institute
High school students learn about pork production and compete for two $500 college scholarships.
Columbia, Mo.,—Are you interested in the future of pork production, new technologies, or want to be a leader in the pork industry and are …
Supreme Court to Hear NPPC Case Against Prop. 12
Columbia, MO, March 30, 2022 – The U.S. Supreme Court at its March 25 conference agreed to hear a case brought by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) against California’s Proposition 12, which bans …