Columbia, Mo.,—Anna Kate Link, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on …
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MPA Chairman’s Award Presented to Scott Phillips
Columbia, Mo.,–Marcus Belshe, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), announced Scott Phillips from Drexel as the recipient of the annual Chairman’s Award during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11.
Scott returned to the family farm in …
Mikalah Schafer, Springfield, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Mikalah Schafer, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February …
MPA Presents Award to Senator Mike Bernskoetter
Columbia, Mo.,–Marcus Belshe, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), presented the Outstanding Legislator Award to Senator Mike Bernskoetter (R-59th District) during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11. Senator Bernskoetter was chosen for his outstanding support …
Carly Collins, Lentner, Selected for Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador Scholarship Program
Columbia, Mo.,—Carly Collins, a senior at South Shelby High School, has been selected as one of the 2020 Missouri Pork Association Youth Pork Ambassadors. Her selection was announced during the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo on February 11th in …
Missouri’s Pork Industry Competing Globally
Columbia, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association welcomes producers, suppliers distributors to the 2020 Missouri Pork Expo. The two-day event promotes the pork industry, educates youth and adults and distributes information from current research. The Expo begins the morning of …
Phase One of Trade Deal with China Welcomed By Missouri Pork Producers
Columbia, MO., – Missouri’s pork producers applaud President Trump’s signing of the first phase of a trade deal with China. This deal is a step toward opening the door for more pork exports to the country, which is struggling with
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Missouri’s Pork Producers Applaud Senate Approval of USMCA
Columbia, MO., – Today’s approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement by the U.S. Senate is being applauded by pork producers across Missouri. Once implemented, it will bring certainty to two of our largest export markets.
“Pork exports to Canada
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Missouri Pork Association Urges Passage of USMCA
Columbia, Mo., – U.S. pork is one of America’s most competitive export products, providing significant economic benefits for farmers here in Missouri and around the country. Rural America is facing challenges on many fronts, including trade uncertainty with some of …
Missouri Pig Farmers, Smithfield Foods and Prairie Fresh Pork Team Up to Donate Over 70,000 Pounds of Protein and $5,000 to Feeding Missouri
Columba, Missouri – Dec. 10, 2019 – Today, the Missouri Pork Association, Smithfield Foods Inc., Prairie Fresh Pork and Missouri pig farmers teamed up to provide over 70,000 pounds of pork and $5,000 to Feeding Missouri. This donation is …