The Texas Pork Producers Association (TPPA) is celebrating National Pork Month (October) by honoring the past and present of the state’s pork industry. Established in 1889, TPPA is a historical pillar and a dynamic force in Texas’s agricultural landscape. Since its inception, TPPA has strived to serve the best interests of those involved in the pork industry by implementing programs …
Members of the Texas Pork Producers Association board of directors, junior ambassadors, and staff traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) Fall Legislative Action Conference. Texas was one of the 23 states represented in D.C. during the event held from from September 10-12. While in the nation’s capital, members advocated for pressing issues currently facing the …
Real Pork Scholars is a National Pork Board’s two-year, prestigious program identifying outstanding students engaging in value-added experiences while conducting academic work to positively advance U.S. pork production and empower emerging leaders to educate various audiences about the industry. Congratulations to these students with ties to Texas: Rachel Self, a graduate student studying production and monogastric nutrition at the University …
The Texas Pork Junior Ambassadors (TPJA) traveled to Washington D.C. and Des Moines, Iowa, from July 24-31 to gain an insight into the pork industry from a national perspective through the 2024 TPJA Industry Tour. Our 10 students from across the state participated in numerous educational sessions, tours, and networking events. Each year, the program takes students on an industry …
The Texas Pork Junior Ambassador Orientation was designed to educate, inspire, and unite the young leaders of the Texas pork industry. Our packed schedule from July 14-19 featured various activities, guest speakers, and hands-on experiences. Day 1: Welcoming and Setting Expectations The week began with “donuts and discussion,” where the first-year junior ambassadors had the opportunity to engage with a …
The pork industry in Texas is a vital component of the state’s agricultural economy, contributing significantly to overall economic activity. In 2023, hog marketings generated $360.44 million in gross cash receipts, illustrating only a fraction of the total economic influence of the pork sector. Beyond direct sales, the industry supports a range of jobs and earnings, playing a crucial role …
From right to left: Bryce Borchardt, Harper Parson, Emily Muehlstein, Alyna Garcia Alyna Garcia – Raymondville, Texas Alyna Garcia, from Raymondville, Texas, is the daughter of Roberto and Anadelia Garcia. Alyna says she has a deep appreciation for the swine industry as she grew up raising and exhibiting show pigs. Currently, she is studying a dual degree in animal science …
In late May, the House Agriculture Committee which includes four Texas Representatives – Congressman Ronny Jackson, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, and Congressman Greg Casar approved the Farm, Food, and National Security Act or 2024 (AKA 2024 Farm Bill). This action sends the approved version to the House floor for further debate and potential passage. In the …
The Texas Pork Industry Conference was held in San Marcos, Texas, from May 17 to 18. Members and youth participated in educational seminars and networking sessions and then celebrated the achievements of fellow members and industry partners. On the evening of Friday, May 17, the second Certified Texas Best Genetic Offering kickstarted the weekend off to a great start. With …
The Texas Pork Producers Association has dedicated numerous years to advocating, educating, and encouraging Texas youth. With efforts to continue our mission of advancing a sustainable and profitable pork industry, the association was inspired to create a youth program that would generate visible youth leaders for our industry and communities. Thus far, the ambassadors gathered in Lubbock in July 2023 …
As an exhibitor, you can play a huge role in the pork industry. Just as you take each step to ensure your show pig remains healthy, you share the responsibility of making sure all pigs, show pig or not, stay in the best of health. With over 1 million pigs involved in the show industry in our country, we all …
By Colby Ferguson, TPPA executive director In 2018, California voters passed a California constitutional amendment that imposed arbitrary minimum requirements on farmers to provide more space for egg-laying hens, breeding sows, and calves raised for veal. This state law impacted not only producers in California but also any producer who sold animals or meat into California. Before the law could …