The Pork Checkoff

World Pork Expo 2026 has officially come to an end. 🐖

From giveaways at the booth, to taste testing new Explora Todo El Gusto Del Pork™ recipes, opportunities to connect with producers are valuable for driving the industry forward. Take a look at our Three-Year Strategic Plan to see how NPB is putting your priorities into action: https://porkcheckoff.org/about/strategic-plan/

Keep an eye on our channels for more exciting information coming out of . Until next year! 👋

World Pork Expo

Day two of World Pork Expo kicked off bright and early!

Yesterday was filled with insightful questions and meaningful conversations with attendees. These opportunities to talk with producers one-on-one are what NPB finds so valuable.

But the event isn’t over yet! Stop in at Pork Academy Sessions or the NPB booth & hospitality tent to chat with staff over delicious food (and maybe win a fun prize.)

World Pork Expo has officially kicked off!

Our staff is ready to chat with you about what matters most for your operation. Stop by for good conversations, insightful information and delicious food. We’ll see you soon! 👋

Bookmark the official NPB schedule below so you don’t miss a thing: https://porkcheckoff.org/events/2026-world-pork-expo/

NPB Welcomes Five Producer Leaders to Board of Directors

NPB is welcoming five producer leaders recently selected by the United States Department of Agriculture to serve on the NPB Board of Directors. The appointees were approved by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and will begin their three-year terms in June.

Congratulations to the board members:

▪️Gordon Spronk, Minnesota
▪️Emily Arkfeld, Missouri
▪️Chad Herring, North Carolina
▪️Alayne Johnson, Indiana
▪️Terry Wolters, South Dakota

Read more about the recent appointment here: https://bit.ly/3Q5ZP9v