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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House passes bill authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’; NPPC ‘deeply disappointed’ Congress didn’t pass new farm bill; pork industry champions to serve as Ag Committees’ new leaders; and NPPC seeks comment period extension on EPA air emission draft models. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version…
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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: dietary committee recommends eating less red meat; EPA finalizes new rule limiting rodenticide use; and coalition asks dockworkers, port operators to work on new labor agreement. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Dietary Committee Recommends Eating Less Red Meat | EPA…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Congress returns to work on funding, farm bills; and court stops business ownership information reporting law. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Congress Returns to Work on Funding, Farm Bills What happened: Congressional lawmakers returned to Washington, DC, to begin a…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Senate approves bill authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’; after nearly two decades, EPA releases draft farm emissions methodologies; Senate Democrats’ Farm Bill fails to address California Prop. 12; pork producers picked for USDA Air Quality Task Force; and applications being accepted for NPPC government affairs internship. Take a…
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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: farm groups ask court to dismiss farm emissions reporting rule case; NPPC weighs in on FSIS guidelines on label claims; NPPC, others file brief in case over ‘Forever Chemicals’ rule; and NPPC’s Stevermer, staff participate in NAFB ‘Trade Talk.’ Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…
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…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Supreme Court hears arguments in Clean Water Act case; studies on rodenticide uses needed before finalizing new rule; NPPC comments on USTR’s 2025 National Trade Estimate Report; NPPC’s engages in U.N.’s World Food Forum; NPPC’s veterinarians participated in USAHA conference; USDA issues advanced notice of…