The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is planning a variety of free activities and networking opportunities for attendees. IPPE will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1. 

Listening to the farmers it would have affected, Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue announced on Dec. 15 that his agency will withdraw a proposed organic rule for livestock and poultry, a move hailed by the National Pork Producers Council.

The North American Meat Institute announced details for two technology-focused free education programs at the 2018 International Production and Processing Expo, scheduled to take place January 30 - February 1, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

America's 60,000 pig farmers continue to do what's right on the farm for people, pigs and the planet when it comes to demonstrating their commitment to antibiotic stewardship. That's why the findings in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 2016 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals came as no surprise, but as a validation of the hard work U.S. pig farmers have put in to reduce the overall need for antibiotics while still protecting the health and welfare of the pigs under their care.

The Canadian Pork Council is pleased that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making headway in China in improving trade access for pork to this important international market.