Columbia, MO, August 24, 2021—Almost 40 hogs from across the state were entered in the Growth & Quality Barrow Classic at the 2021 Missouri State Fair. The Classic was sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association, University of Missouri Extension …
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2021 Youth Swine Skillathon Winners Announced
Columbia, MO, August 23, 2021 — On Thursday, August 12, FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2021 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 2021 Youth Swine Judging Contest
Columbia, MO, August 20, 2021 — On Friday, August 13, 112 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2021 Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in the Novice, Junior, Senior and Pro Division. …
Don’t Miss the 2021 Swine Health Symposium – July 28
Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association is hosting its 8th annual Swine Health Symposium on July 28, 2021 at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and …
Great Time Had by All at the 2021 Missouri Pork Classic
Columbia, Mo.,–The Missouri Pork Association hosted the 22nd annual Missouri Pork Classic Golf Tournament on June 22, 2021, at Boonville’s Hail Ridge Golf Course. This year’s tournament was a tremendous success, assembling a total of thirty-six teams comprised of …
Miller and Tipton Named 2021 Pork Institute Scholars
Columbia, Mo.,—The 2021 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 14 through June 16 in Columbia. The Institute was a …
Six Students Compete in 2021 State Speech Finals
Columbia, Mo.,—Carlee Long, a student with the Paris FFA program, impressed the judges with her speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 2 at the 2021 Missouri Pork Expo.
Carlee was one …
Hannah Bryson, Labadie, Receives Missouri Pork Association Scholarship
Columbia, Mo.— Hannah Bryson, a senior at Washington High School, has been chosen as a recipient of a $250 Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship from the Missouri Pork Association.
Hannah is the daughter of Caleb and Laurie Bryson from …
Tanner Tipton, Milan, Receives Missouri Pork Association Scholarship
Columbia, Mo.— Tanner Tipton, a senior at Green City High School, has been chosen as a recipient of a $250 Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship from the Missouri Pork Association.
Tanner is the daughter of Shannon and Becky Tipton …
MPA Chairman’s Award Presented to Dr. Tim Safranski
Columbia, Mo.,–Marcus Belshe, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), announced Dr. Tim Safranski of Auxvasse as the recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the 2021 Missouri Pork Expo on February 2.
Dr. Safranski has been the …