Pork producers are dedicated to protecting the environment and safeguarding the nation’s resources for future generations. In addition to being subject to federal and state environmental regulations, the pork industry has worked with all levels of government to develop science-based practices addressing use and management of valuable nutrients. The U.S. pork industry’s efforts over the past 50-plus years have seen it reduce its environmental footprint by 8%, using 75% less land, 25% less water and 7% less energy.
Regulation of navigable waters must be workable for agriculture, with clear definitions to make it easy for farmers to determine regulatory authorities.
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC leads bipartisan discussion on implications of Prop. 12, Question 3; USDA’s latest Hogs and Pigs Report portends positive 2024;…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Producers approve traceability resolution at annual meeting; SEC climate rule victory a relief for agriculture producers; USDA issues final Packers…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC meets with Tennessee lawmakers on mRNA vaccines; NPPC says there’s ‘no legitimate reason’ for farm emissions reporting rule; coalition…