OPPC Updates Mission, Vision & Priorities

Cook it Like a Steak!

New Pork Cut Names Geared Toward Consumers

OPPC on Capitol Hill

OPPC Members Represent Ohio's Pork Industry

Chef Competition Helps Farmers Make Connections

Ohio hog farmers entertain legislators at Taste of Elegance

Pork Exports Set New Record in 2012

The U.S. pork industry, in 2012, exported a record amount of product, more than $6.3 billion – about 2.3 million metric tons – of pork, topping the previous record of $6.1 billion exported in 2011.

U.S. pork exports account for 27% of total production (including 23.5% for muscle cuts) and the per-head export value is $56.12, up 3% from last year.

Data available through November of 2012 shows that U.S. pork exports continued to top 2011 levels by 2% in volume, with a total of 4.577 billion pounds and 5%  in value, at a total of $5.8 billion.

Mexico remains the United States’ top pork volume destination, with totals through November up 15% in volume and 11% in value, pushing the 11-month total to 1.213 billion pounds valued at more than $1 billion.

OPPC Officers and Directors