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In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC comments on China’s restrictions on U.S. pork exports; producers should prepare for government shutdown; NPPC’s Marotz, staff participate in annual Leman…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC’s Stateler, Zieba attend WTO Public Forum 2025; NPPC comments on state laws with out-of-state impacts; and Hoskins, Hutchins confirmed as USDA…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: 100+ pork producers lobby lawmakers on legislative priorities; MAHA Commission strategy shows signs of listening to pork producers, still requires education; trade…
Des Moines, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) – The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is now accepting applications…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025 — Whether a large or small-scale pig farmer, all stand to lose when faced with a patchwork of differing—and ever-changing—state sow housing laws spurred by California…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 11, 2025 — More than 100 pork producers from 20 states traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to call on Congress to deliver an urgent legislative fix…
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…