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Pork Checkoff Rate Adjustment on January 1

Dan December 8, 2022 National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

The Pork Checkoff rate will drop by five cents on January 1, 2023, to 35 cents per $100 of value. This change is the result of a resolution passed by voting delegates at the 2022 Pork Industry Forum. Pork Checkoff payments are collected for all pigs sold with a change of ownership. This includes the sale of weaned pigs, breeding …

Proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule to Provide Clarity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army have announced a proposed rule that would define waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. EPA stated that the rule would protect America’s waters while providing the regulatory certainty needed to support farmers. According to EPA, the rule, when finalized, […]
Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Citrus Unlocked
Scientists at The University of Alabama (UA) have developed a bio-engineered molecule that uses a natural citrus compound to both target and treat inflammation. Naringenin, a flavonoid found in citrus fruit, has long been recognized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, the human body does a poor job of absorbing the compound in the […]

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