Michigan Pork Producers Association

10/06/2026

Show pig breeders: this one’s for you!

Join Michigan Pork Producers Association for an evening built around the tools you need to elevate your herd and strengthen your operation. Hear from industry leaders, get the latest animal health updates, and connect with MPPA and MSU Extension educators for practical, barn‑ready insights.

We’re hosting five regional meetings across Michigan. Find the one closest to you and reserve your meal today at mipork.org/show-pigs.

Let’s grow the show pig community together!

08/21/2026

Michigan Pork has partnered with National Pork Board and North Carolina State University to offer Supervisory Training for Spanish speaking employees. The program will be offered on September 9th in Vicksburg. Scan the QR code to register.

06/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder that pork is most thoroughly enjoyed when cooked to 145 degrees followed by a 3 minute rest before eating!

Pictured: buttered toast, burger and bratwurst patty, secret burger sauce, raw onion, shredded mozzarella and homemade sauerkraut plus seasoned fries.

05/22/2026

Did you know? U.S. pork exports surpassed chicken in 2024 for the first time since 1976. According to USDA projections, U.S. pork exports are expected to grow from 7.2 billion pounds in 2026 to 7.8 billion pounds by 2035.

That growth underscores why maintaining strong trade relationships is so important for America’s pork producers. As the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement ( ) enters its review period, preserving reliable market access across North America must remain a top priority.

Canada and Mexico are critical export markets for U.S. pork, supporting producers, rural communities, and jobs across the supply chain. A strong USMCA helps ensure U.S. pork remains competitive and positioned for continued growth.

05/22/2026

05/01/2026

🐽 Fun Fact Friday 🤓

Did you know...

Bacon is one of the oldest processed meats in history!
The Chinese began salting pork bellies as early as 1500 BC.

04/26/2026

Meet Rick Sietsema, a third-generation pork producer from Allendale, Michigan.

As Rick explains, “Investing millions of dollars of additional capital into the ever-changing building renovations for state rules like Prop. 12 will eventually deplete the family’s resources…”

Policies like Prop. 12 create a patchwork of mandates that raise costs without improving animal welfare—making it harder for family farms to survive and for consumers to afford food.

Congress, it’s time to .

04/24/2026

🐽 Fun Fact Friday 🤓

Did you know that pigs are found on every continent but Antarctica?