Policy

SwineCast 1027 Show Notes:

• Dr. Craig Morris, National Pork Board's Vice President of International Marketing, covers the past year pork export growth and highlights the possible futures for exports.

Secure Pork Supply Dr. Pam Zaabel, Iowa State University, reviews the Secure Pork Supply Plan and its key aspects. Dr. Zaabel also covers the status of several core initiatives and projects around vaccine stocks, surveillance, and the Secure Pork Supply website. Key message: "there's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst." [video].

2018 Weather Outlook Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University, reviews the weather forecast tools and metrics for the coming year. Core take away messages: 1) Climate RISK in Agriculture is likely to be greater during the next 20 years (including Florida), 2) Management of Risk is of increasing importance [video].

SwineCast 1024 Show Notes:

• Steve Rommereim, National Pork Board President, provides an introduction of the newly elected Pork Board and provides thoughts on the coming year.

SwineCast 1021 Show Notes:

• Neil Dierks, National Pork Producers Council CEO, shares thoughts on the World Pork Expo, current policy and trade conversations, trade show offerings, and animal health improvements.

SwineCast 1020 Show Notes:

• USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, addresses a lunch time audience at the 2018 World Pork Expo.
• Key points from Greg: trade conversations, the focus of the USDA to look after US agriculture, and the importance of being vigilant on biosecurity.