In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: pork producers push lawmakers for Prop. 12 fix, farm bill, USMCA; new farm bill clears Senate Ag panel, ready for Senate vote; USDA buys pork for federal food nutrition, assistance programs; EPA proposes final ‘Waters of the United States’ rule; and lawmakers want ‘high-quality’ extension…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 – Nearly 150 pork producers from California to New York joined forces in Washington to advocate for their farms and livelihoods as the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of Committee. “Our message to Congress is clear: Stop the patchwork nightmare…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 – On behalf of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers, the National Pork Producers Council presented U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) the inaugural “Bringing Home the Bacon” award. The award recognizes members of Congress who have championed the needs of the pork industry and contributed to enhancing or…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see movement of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s farm bill and Congress one step closer to the clarity and certainty a 5-year farm bill reauthorization would bring. With various hurdles cleared, it is now time for leaders…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 16, 2026 – In recognition of her consistent legislative efforts to defend the livelihoods of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers, the National Pork Producers Council presented U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) the inaugural “Bringing Home the Bacon” award. “Pork producers—both in and outside Iowa—benefit from Senator Ernst’s pure grit and willingness to never…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026 – National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from Washington County, Iowa, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a pork purchase for federal food assistance programs under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935. “More high-quality, wholesome and nutrient dense…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 6, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council’s President Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from Washington County, Iowa, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s farm bill failed to move forward. “When Congress passes a new farm bill, it must include the ask of America’s…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC’s Marotz, Zieba on Trade Mission to Philippines; Producers Want Uniform National Food Ingredient Regulations; and NPPC submits follow-up comments on AGOA to USTR. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC’s Marotz, Zieba on Trade Mission to Philippines Producers Want Uniform…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC in Mexico City for USMCA talks; Senate committee passes childhood diabetes bill with problematic provisions for meat; House passes short-term funding measure; and pork producers take center stage at Ag Media Summit. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC in…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC weighs in on FDA review of important food additive; and ag organizations back Sonderling as labor secretary. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Weighs in on FDA Review of Important Food Additive Ag Organizations Back Sonderling as Labor Secretary…
