In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: USDA’s Rollins says Prop. 12 ‘just not sustainable’; NPPC participates in NAFB’s 2025 ‘Washington Watch’; swine vets lobby lawmakers on pork industry issues; USDA releases LRP, LGM handbook changes; NPPC seeks input on ‘Good Environmental Livestock Production Practices’; and Vaden nomination to be USDA deputy secretary…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Agriculture Secretary Rollins visits with NPPC board members; U.S. imposes additional tariffs on countries; ag groups ask Trump Administration to maintain market access, resolve disputes; NPPC files additional comments on Swine Health Improvement Plan; and Vaden nomination hearing scheduled. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC board officers meet with Ag Secretary Rollins; NPPC President tells House Ag Committee to fix Prop. 12, keep trade flowing; U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada, China, Mexico; and groups urge Senate to approve Vaden as Deputy Ag Secretary. Take a deeper dive below.…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC’s Cook says pork industry outlook improving in 2025; Chavez-DeRemer has hearing to be Labor Secretary; NPPC’s Stevermer to testify before Senate Ag Committee; and Pork Forum set for mid-March. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! NPPC’s Cook: Pork Industry Outlook…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico but duty on China stays; 2024 U.S. pork exports top 2023’s record amounts; industry finalizes H5N1 response plan; Ag Secretary nominee Rollins unanimously voted out of Committee; Trump’s pick to head USTR has confirmation hearing; and NPPC’s Stevermer to Testify…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC comments on U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan; NPPC’s Stevermer, other ag leaders confer on policy, trade issues; Zeldin confirmed as EPA Administrator; RFK Jr. has confirmation hearings to be HHS secretary; Trump names nominees to fill key USDA positions; and NPPC hires Schaunaman to manage…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Biden signs ‘Beagle Brigade Act’ into law; packing plant line speeds program extended again; NPPC comments on USDA ‘Fed Cattle’ rule; dockworkers, operators avoid port disruptions with new labor deal; and business ownership information reporting law still on hold. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…
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…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Republicans take control of White House, Congress; NPPC claims victory as local initiatives fail to ban food and agriculture businesses; H5N1 in backyard pigs quickly controlled as plans are bolstered to stop spread; and U.S. pork exports up in September, remain on record pace for…
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…