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Press Release Archives

Category: Press Release

2026 Youth Swine Skillathon Results Announced

Posted on August 28, 2026 by dslater

On Thursday Aug. 13, some 30 participants tested their knowledge of the pork industry during the 2026 Swine Skillathon at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association and University of Missouri Extension.

 

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Results from the 2026 Missouri Pork Classic

Posted on June 19, 2026 by dslater

Columbia, MO – The Missouri Pork Association hosted the 27th annual Missouri Pork Classic on June 16, 2026, at Boonville’s Hail Ridge Golf Course. This year’s tournament was a tremendous success, assembling a total of twenty-seven teams comprised of area …

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Makayla McCurdy Selected for Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship

Posted on March 1, 2026 by dslater

Columbia, Mo.,—Makayla McCurdy, a senior at Van-Far R-I High School, has been chosen as a recipient of a $250 Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship from the Missouri Pork Association. Her selection was announced today at the Missouri Pork Expo in …

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Julia Peterman Selected for Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by dslater

Osage Beach, Mo.,—Julia Peterman, a senior at Pleasant Hope High School, has been chosen as a recipient of a $250 Missouri Pork Industry Scholarship from the Missouri Pork Association. Her selection was announced today at the Missouri Pork Expo …

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Six Students Compete in 2026 FFA Pork Speaking Contest Finals

Posted on February 23, 2026 by dslater

Osage Beach, Mo.,—Gavin Howerton, a student with the Clinton FFA program, impressed the judges with his speech to win the FFA Pork Speaking Contest state finals, held on February 17 at the 2026 Missouri Pork Expo. This year’s topic …

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Kampbell Thomas Selected a Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador

Posted on February 17, 2026February 6, 2026 by dslater

Republic Youth to Participate in 2026 Scholarship Program

Osage Beach, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is pleased to announce the selection of Kampbell Thomas from Republic as a 2026 Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador. Her selection was announced today at …

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Senator Rusty Black Recognized with Outstanding Legislator Award

Posted on February 17, 2026February 6, 2026 by dslater

Missouri Pork Association Presents Honor at 2026 Missouri Pork Expo

Osage Beach, Mo.,–Mike Diggs, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association (MPA), recognized Senator Rusty Black (R-12th District) with the MPA Outstanding Legislator Award during the 2026 Missouri Pork Expo on …

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Braxton Watts Selected a Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador

Posted on February 17, 2026February 6, 2026 by dslater

El Dorado Springs Youth to Participate in 2026 Scholarship Program

 

Osage Beach, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is pleased to announce the selection of Braxton Watts from El Dorado Springs as a 2026 Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador. His selection …

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Gavin Howerton Selected a Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador

Posted on February 17, 2026February 6, 2026 by dslater

Clinton Youth to Participate in 2026 Scholarship Program

Osage Beach, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is pleased to announce the selection of Gavin Howerton from Clinton as a 2026 Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador. His selection was announced today at …

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Seth Engeman Selected a Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador

Posted on February 17, 2026February 6, 2026 by dslater

Montrose Youth to Participate in 2026 Scholarship Program

Osage Beach, Mo.,—The Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is pleased to announce the selection of Seth Engeman from Montrose as a 2026 Missouri Youth Pork Ambassador. His selection was announced today at …

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