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U.S. Pork Board Members NamedWASHINGTON - Jun 9/04 - SNS -- The USDA named five members to the 15 member National Pork Board for three year terms. The appointees to serve are: Danita S. Rodibaugh, Rensselaer, Ind.; John Q. Adams, Snow Hill, N.C.; G. Steven Weaver, Elk Grove, Calif.; Timothy A. Bierman, Larrabee, Iowa; and Bruce A. Samson, Three Forks, Mont. Established under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985, the Board develops budgets and awards contracts to carry out a coordinated program designed to strengthen the position of pork in the marketplace. The mandatory program is funded by an assessment of 0.40% of the market value of all hogs sold in the United States and an equivalent amount on imported hogs, pork and pork products.
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