CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7, 2024 — Today, U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “Traceability is a priority for the industry and has been for decades,” said Lori Stevermer, incoming NPPC president and…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC President Scott Hays pens op-ed on swine traceability; NPPC urges producers to comment on strengthening swine traceability system; NPPC attends International Meat Secretariat meeting; NPPC’s Drs. Johnson, Forseth attend USAHA meeting; and Biden meets with EU officials on trade matters. Take a deeper dive…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC asks to intervene in CAFO rule court case; NPPC attends World Meat Congress; NPPC comments on Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Program; NPPC Past President Terry Wolters speaks at Global Protein Summit; NPPC’s Holly Cook to present pork industry economic update; U.S./U.K. seek ‘non-traditional’ trade…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: ADUFA passed in continuing resolution; anti-checkoff amendment fails in House Ag appropriations bill; NPPC asks producers to comment on swine traceability; NPPC’s Dr. Carr attends Codex; U.S. holds second round of trade talks with Kenya: USDA holds virtual sessions for ASF Action Week; Cassidy-Crawford legislation…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC Past President testifies on GSP before House Subcommittee, NPPC team attends Leman Swine Conference, and July U.S. pork exports maintain record pace. Take a deeper dive below. MN Pork Producer Testifies on GSP Renewal, NPPC Attends Leman Swine Conference, and July U.S. Pork Exports…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC releases quarter three economic update, vote on House Agriculture Spending Bill delayed to September, USDA partners with state AGs to further competition scrutiny and Oklahoma Pork Council interns and Iowa FFA Association state officers visit with NPPC. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC Q3…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack meets with NPPC, Massachusetts extends Q3 implementation deadline, National Pork Industry Conference highlights, NPPC asks court to defend private property rights of farmers, NPPC testimony on U.S. pork trade, ag groups push for ‘comprehensive’ trade deals, May U.S. pork exports are up…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: EATS Act introduction, parties move to delay implementation of Q3, ASF trade implications, NPPC asks USTR to rescind trade benefits for Nigeria and South Africa and NPPC’s Zieba to serve on WITA BOD. Take a deeper dive below. ‘EATS Act’ Would Abrogate Proposition 12 What…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: California Proposition 12 implementation modification, swine vets lobby for FAD funding in 2023 Farm Bill, extension period request to review GHG and carbon sequestration guidelines, lawmakers form working group to address farm labor shortage, India’s Modi meets with Biden, USDA investing in rural economies and…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: introduction of the EATS Act, NPPC comments on proposed ‘Product of USA’ labeling, West Coast ports tentative agreement, new trade deals legislation and April U.S. pork exports trend upward. Take a deeper dive below. Republican Senators Introduced EATS Act to Protect Interstate Markets for Agricultural…