Why Iowa's relationship with Japan still matters, 60 years after pigs flew

<p>Welcome to Episode 62 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. This episode celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Japan Hog Lift, an act of Iowa kindness that has created a lasting relationship between Iowa and Japan (and one that has played a meaningful role in the United States' strong trade relationship with Japan).</p> <p>In this episode, we talk with Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill about Iowa's unique, ongoing relationship Japan, and we talk with U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom about the current demand for U.S. meat in Japan and in other parts of the world. </p> <p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/2020-ANNUAL-MEETING-WEBINAR-SERIES-Lessons-Learned-from-Responding-to-COVID19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iowa Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting webinar series</a></li> <li><a href= "https://iowafarmbureau.wishpondpages.com/iowa-farm-bureau-s-grow-your-future-award-top-10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vote in Iowa Farm Bureau's Grow Your Future Award competition </a></li> </ul>