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Commerce 11/02/26

INVESTIGATION: Multimillion-dollar Campaign Against US Pork Producers Traced to Silicon Valley and Animal Rights Network

RealClearInvestigations follows the money and public records behind the fight against congressional action on California’s Proposition 12, calling into question the campaign’s financing and leadership. WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 2, 2026 — A new RealClearInvestigations (RCI) report links a $40 million campaign against a congressional fix to California’s Proposition 12 to Silicon Valley wealth, animal rights…

Commerce 10/26/26

Capital Update – For the Week Ending October 23, 2026

In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: groups weigh in on WOTUS as EPA continues to fine-tune the definition; updates on pork trade with China; PFAS guidance updates; coalition comments on Conservation Practice Standards; support for Ibach nomination; and Sonderling in as new Labor Secretary. Find out more below. Listen to the…

Commerce 09/21/26

Capital Update – For the Week Ending Sept. 18, 2026

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…

Commerce 09/17/26

Pig Farmers from 24 States Press Lawmakers for Prop. 12 Solution in Final Farm Bill

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…

Commerce 09/17/26

Chairman Thompson Honored with “Bringing Home the Bacon” Award for Leading Farm Bill Efforts to Save Pig Farms

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…

Commerce 09/16/26

Pork Producers Appreciate Movement of Senate Farm Bill; Anticipate Proposition 12 Solution that Gets Back to Veterinary Science in Next Steps

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…

Commerce 09/16/26

Senator Ernst Honored with “Bringing Home the Bacon” Award for Standing Up for Pig Farmers

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…

Commerce 08/24/26

NPPC Applauds USDA Purchase of U.S. Pork for Food Assistance Programs

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…

Commerce 08/06/26

Pork Producers Disappointed Senate Farm Bill Fails to Pass – Ag’s Needs, Including a Prop. 12 Fix, Still Stand

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…

Commerce 08/03/26

Capital Update – For the Week Ending July 31, 2026

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…