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Groups Urge Senate Vote On USTR Nominees
An ad hoc coalition of food and agricultural organizations, led by the National Pork Producers Council, today urged quick Senate confirmation of nominees for two key positions with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

PORK EXPORTS CREATE U.S. JOBS

U.S. pork producers have long recognized that opportunities for growth in the industry lie abroad, and as a result, they have been among the strongest supporters of trade efforts in Washington. Click here for more information.

CLIMATE CHANGE

U.S. pork producers have a tremendous stake in the nation’s efforts to address climate change. Currently, the federal government is considering legislative and regulatory efforts to limit emissions of greenhouse gases while also engaging in the negotiation of a multi-national treaty intended to cut global greenhouse gas emissions.  Click here for more information on the issue.
ANTIBIOTICS

Current and future availability of safe and effective animal health products are important to pork producers, who depend on these products to maintain healthy and productive animals and to help producers protect public health and animal well-being. Click here for more information on antibiotics.

            WE CARE

NPPC and the National Pork Board have launched a program, We Care, to promote pork producers' long-standing commitment to responsible pork production. Click here to learn more about We Care.