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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…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC seeks dismissal of activist challenge on farm emissions reporting; NPPC comments on Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommendations; USDA to ‘vigorously enforce’ Packers and Stockyards Act; producers may need to file ownership disclosure reports; August U.S. pork exports remain on record pace; and Capital Update…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC secures Ninth Circuit victory defending producers’ freedom to farm; labor strikes end at ports; NPPC releases polling data, launches ad campaign on Prop. 12; as Farm Bill lapses, NPPC continues push for Prop. 12 fix; NPPC partners with USDA, EPA to hold ANPC phosphorus…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: pork producers, veterinarians get big win on antimicrobial use; Congress approves another short-term funding bill; NPPC’s Hord, Pittman, and Curliss speak at Leman Conference; ag groups again ask White House to prevent port shutdown; NPPC supports lawmakers’ ask of EPA to back agricultural waste rendering;…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC President Stevermer keynotes Ag Outlook Forum; Western Caucus hosts Stevermer on Prop. 12 podcast; ag, food groups urge renewal of Generalized System of Preferences; coalition asks Biden to intervene in ports-dockworkers negotiations; NPPC’s Dr. Forseth presents at an African Swine Fever forum; NPPC’s Dr.…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: 145-strong network of pork producers lobby lawmakers on legislative priorities; arguments presented in CAFO case; Don’t let tax provisions expire, say NPPC, U.S. Chamber; NPPC comments on Packers and Stockyards Act rule; and Harris, Trump decline support for California Prop. 12. Take a deeper dive…