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In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC President Duane Stateler comments on EPA’s proposed final ‘WOTUS’ rule; lawmakers ask USTR to ‘carefully’ examine changes to USMCA;…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: government shutdown ends, as farm programs resume; agricultural producers to finally get workable ‘WOTUS’ rule; groups ask lawmakers to support international organizations;…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: U.S., China take steps toward resolving long-running trade dispute; pork producers tell politicos to fix Prop. 12; agriculture groups urge caution on…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 4, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see Dr. Jeremy Pittman, respected pork industry member and active NPPC director, recognized and congratulates him on…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement on behalf of the pork industry in response to the…
Des Moines, Iowa. Nov. 3, 2025. The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is proud to announce the…
Congratulations to Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio on being elected president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for 2025-2026. His leadership will help drive NPPC’s mission forward, advocating for…
Thank you to Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota for her dedicated leadership as NPPC President in 2024-2025. Her commitment to advocating for pork producers has strengthened our industry and ensured…
In 2024, NPPC turned advocacy into action—securing trade wins, defending science-based veterinary care, and protecting producers' right to farm. From record-breaking trade successes to critical policy victories, we were the…