Swine Health & Sustainability Research Update – Q1 2026

This article highlights how National Pork Board research is driving meaningful progress in swine health and sustainability. From advancing practical solutions that protect herd health to delivering tools producers can apply on-farm, Pork Checkoff-funded research is focused on turning science into action.

Research is one of the three areas of focus for the Pork Checkoff outlined in the Pork Act and Order. It’s also the foundation for all Checkoff projects and programs.

In 2025, the National Pork Board (NPB) allocated more than $2.8 million to continue learning more...

NCC Shares USDA’s Goals to Further Reduce Foodborne Illness

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a comprehensive plan to bolster the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to combat foodborne illness while speaking at the opening of USDA’s new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Normandy, Missouri.

“President Trump is committed to ensuring American consumers have the safest, most abundant, and affordable food supply in the world. When it comes to food safety, USDA is charting a bold new course in giving consumers confidence their meat, poultry, and egg products meet our...

Meat Institute and AMSA Offer a Training Resource to Support New Swine Inspection System

The Meat Institute, in collaboration with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), has assembled a practical training guide to support effective implementation of the USDA’s New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). This new resource is designed to enhance in-plant training and provide consistent, science-based guidance—particularly for sorting decisions.

Created in direct response to feedback from establishments and industry partners, the guide features real-world examples, clear explanations, and condition-specific imagery to improve accuracy and confidence in decision-making...