Written by the National Pork Board The National Pork Board and Texas Pork Producers Association are proud to recognize 40 years of progress for people, pigs, and the planet thanks to the vision and support of producers through the Pork Checkoff. In 1985, pork producers across the country came together with a shared vision: to create a more unified, …
Written by the TPPA Interns You just purchased your show pig project…now what? There are numerous places you can start; however, there are a few essential tools to keep at the forefront as you begin your journey to the show ring. SET CLEAR GOALS Before show season, set goals for what you want to achieve that year. If you are …
Written by Colby Ferguson, TPPA Executive Director Eight representatives from Texas traveled to Bloomington, Minnesota, to participate in the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (U.S. SHIP) House of Delegates meeting Sept. 2–4. The program is a voluntary livestock health initiative that establishes a national platform for safeguarding, improving, and representing the health status of swine across participating operations. It is …
Written by Cash Martin, TPPA Intern LUBBOCK, Texas (Sept. 5, 2025) – The Texas Pork Junior Ambassadors (TPJA) completed a four-day leadership and industry tour from Sept. 2-5 across the Texas Panhandle and Central Texas, engaging with agricultural leaders, industry experts, and policymakers. The tour began Sept. 2 in Canyon at West Texas A&M University, where the ambassadors heard about …