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Farmscape Audio Special from World Pork Expo for June 5, 2025

Jun 08, 2026

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Bryan Humphreys, the CEO of the National Pork Producers Council, discusses key pork sector issues including efforts to deal with Proposition 12, efforts to control feral pigs and the renegotiation of the Canada United States Mexico Agreement.
Runs: 10:00
https://fsaudio.farmscape.com/2026/6/humphreys-260604.mp3

Dr. Megan Niederwerder, the Executive Director of the Swine Health Information Center, discusses the identification of New World screwworm in Texas and the global expansion of Foot and Mouth Disease and African Swine Fever.
Runs: 18:55
https://fsaudio.farmscape.com/2026/6/niederwerder-260604.mp3

Dr. Lisa Becton, the Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center, discusses the implications of the identification of New World screwworm in the United States and recommendations for producers.
Runs: 5:51
https://fsaudio.farmscape.com/2026/6/becton-260604.mp3

Dr. Ashley Johnson, the Director of Food Policy with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses new dietary guidelines for Americans and the implications for the pork sector.
Runs: 9:57
https://fsaudio.farmscape.com/2026/6/johnson-260604.mp3

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Video: CEO’s of the Industry with Patrick Joyce from Passel Farms

CEOs of the Industry, Jim Eadie sits down with Patrick Joyce of to discuss the rapid growth and evolution of one of the pork industry’s emerging large-scale operations.

The conversation explores the integration of Cactus Family Farms, the operational challenges of managing a multi-state farrow-to-finish system, and how Passel Farms is balancing scale with culture, leadership, and community impact through initiatives like Passel Provides.

Patrick also shares insights on Prop 12 repopulation projects, innovation in swine production, sustainability, animal welfare, and the future direction of the pork industry over the next decade.