Agriculture Labor Issues

In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC hails proposed rule to allow faster packing plant line speeds; Thompson talks Farm Bill 2.0 with Illinois pork producers; groups support EPA rule on CWA NPDES permits; and NPPC participates in 102nd USDA Ag Outlook Forum as commodity outlooks are released. Find out more…

In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC’s Stateler hits Capitol Hill as House Farm Bill 2.0 drops; U.S., Taiwan finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. signs new trade agreements with Argentina, Bangladesh; new rule restores H-2A workers ability to obtain CDLs; ag, business groups want Regulatory Flexibility Act strengthened; and USDA to…

In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: China failed to meet ‘Phase One’ commitments, says NPPC and other ag groups; 527 agriculture and business organizations voice support for USMCA; NPPC comments on H-2A Visa wage regulation; and Pork Leadership Institute class travels to Mexico. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the…

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; USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden provides updates to NPPC; NPPC’s Stevermer, Russell, state pork execs at NAFB ‘Trade Talk;’ and Capital Update takes Thanksgiving break. Take…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: USDA’s Market News, meat inspections continue during shutdown; ag organizations urge Congress to end government shutdown; and applications being accepted for pork industry’s Dierks scholarship. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! USDA’s Market News, Meat Inspections Continue During Shutdown Ag Organizations Urge…

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 Conference; and applications being accepted for NPPC internships. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Comments on China’s Restrictions on…

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 associations back Callahan for USTR ag negotiator role; groups urge Congress to develop, pass new farm bill; and applications for pork industry college scholarships being…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Senate bill funds USDA agencies important to animal agriculture; USTR’s Callahan nominated for chief ag negotiator job; hearing examined role of lab network in protecting agriculture; NPPC supports legislation to boost farmers’ mental health; NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2025 National Pork Industry Conference; and House to…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Trump administration sues California over farm production mandates; One Big, Beautiful Bill becomes law; business groups weigh in on investigation into Mexican tomato imports; NPPC wants Nigeria, South Africa removed from trade program; North American pork groups meet to discuss common interests; farm groups want USTR chief…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House committee approves bill to update, reform CWA; NPPC, other ag groups voice support for Senate tax package; potential reforms to H-2A Visa program coming; and Rep. Finstad recognizes Stevermer’s term as NPPC president. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! House…