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PorkPod: National Pork Board - what were the big issues impacting the swine industry this past year and what are the priorities for 2016

Date: January 4, 2016

Length: 4:01

Speaker: Derrick Sleezer, Producer and President National Pork Board

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National Pork Board - what were the big issues impacting the swine industry this past year and what are the priorities for 2016

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