Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 13, 2025) – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are excited to announce the Class of 2025 for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI), a premier program dedicated to equipping pork producers with the knowledge and skills to lead the industry into the future. This year,…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2025 – In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials through May 15, 2025.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 6, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep foreign animal diseases, like African swine fever, out…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12. “Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill…
Congratulations to Ms. Rollins on her nomination as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. We look forward to collaborating with the next Secretary to address the challenges impacting our industry. Pork producers continue to rely on strong leadership to support agriculture and ensure the success of American farmers.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 22, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of S.759, the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “American agriculture relies on the National Detector Dog Training Center to prevent the introduction of foreign animal…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued the following statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). “Though America’s pork producers appreciate Chairwoman Stabenow’s efforts to publish Farm Bill text, this is simply…
DES MOINES, IOWA, October 30, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) confirms there is no food safety concerns about the nation’s pork supply after the detection of H5N1 influenza in swine on a small backyard farm in Oregon. NPPC continues to work closely with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 24, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report, criticizing the lack of scientific basis for recommending plant proteins as a replacement for animal proteins. “The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has the opportunity to benefit public health by following sound science,” said…
Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 21, 2024) – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is accepting 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship applications. Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to college students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry with aspirations to become industry leaders. CME Group and the National Pork Industry…