Columbia, MO, September 8, 2020 — The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2021 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 …
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Winners Announced in 2020 Youth Swine Skillathon
Columbia, MO, August 19, 2020 — On Thursday, August 13, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2020 Youth Swine Skillathon at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Participants competed in three age brackets during the contest, which is sponsored …
Winners Announced in 2020 Youth Swine Judging Contest at Missouri State Fair
Columbia, MO, August 18, 2020 — On Friday, August 14, 40 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2020 Youth Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in both the Junior and Senior Division …
Winners Announced at the 2020 Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tournament
Columbia, MO – The Missouri Pork Association hosted the 21st annual Missouri Pork Classic on June 23, 2020, at Boonville’s Hail Ridge Golf Course. This year’s tournament was a tremendous success, assembling a total of 33 teams comprised of area …
Missouri Pork Association Statement on Missouri Supreme Court Decision in Trenton Farms RE, LLC
Columbia, MO, June 17, 2020 —The Missouri Pork Association is extremely pleased with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trenton Farms RE, LLC. The Court, in a unanimous decision, upheld the constitutionality of HB 1713 as well as the General …
Missouri Pork Association Statement on Implementation of Defense Production Act
Columbia, MO, April 29, 2020 —Last night, President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to extend much-needed federal support to the U.S. pork production system. By triggering the DPA, the federal government will prioritize the continuity of …
Ham Takes Center Stage this Easter
Consumer Sweepstakes Rewards Those Grabbing Easter to Go
Columbia, Mo.,—With Easter just days away, Missourians may be wondering how to make the most of their Sunday meal. Some may be preparing the traditional Easter ham for the very …
Explore the Swine Industry Through the 2020 University of Missouri Youth Pork Institute
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 still in high school? Then the 2020 University of Missouri Pork Institute is your …
Putting Pork on Your Fork: Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of The Pork Loin
Columbia, Mo.,— As uncertainty spreads during this national crisis, Missouri’s pig farmers continue to provide nutritious and affordable pork for your dinner table. Pork is extremely versatile and offers a wide choice of meal ideas while being one of your …
MPA Applauds Efforts to Keep the Food Chain Intact
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) applauds the efforts of Governor Mike Parson, Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and their entire team for its leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his March 23 press conference, Governor Parson commented on …