In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: California Prop. 12 now in full effect as NPPC continues to look for solutions; NPPC comments on FDA antibiotics proposal; and U.S. pork exports could top 2021’s record amount. Take a deeper dive below. California Prop. 12 now in full effect as NPPC continues to…
In 2018, California activists passed Proposition 12, which made it illegal to sell pork in that state from hogs born to sows raised in pens that don’t meet California’s arbitrary standards. This law could cost us and my fellow Illinois hog farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars to comply – at a time when we’re…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Philippines extends lower tariff rates on pork; USDA announces pork purchases for food assistance programs; NPPC meets with Cambodians on food safety and weighs in on Vietnam’s market designation; USDA to host livestock insurance workshops; and 2024 Pork Leadership Institute class named. Take a deeper…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC hosts Pork Action Group meeting for top producers; and NPPC, ag groups unite on proposals affecting derivates market. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC hosts Pork Action Group meeting for top producers | NPPC, ag groups unite on proposals affecting derivates market NPPC Hosts…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC briefs FAD prevention with state ag officials; Congresswoman Hinson wants next farm bill to address Proposition 12, Mass. Question 3; and application deadlines approach for pork industry student scholarships. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC briefs FAD prevention with state ag officials | Congresswoman…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Association applauds USDA’s extension of pork processing line speeds program; NPPC asks Export Council to address trade issues; NPPC representatives participate in Codex Commission meeting; U.S. pork plants get green light to export to China; and NPPC’s Zieba moderates WITA panel on trade career opportunities.…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC shows robust presence at 80th NAFB ‘Trade Talk’; Farm Bill extended a year in new short-term funding measure; USDA to add separate category for hog housing premiums; IL pork producer provides perspective on sustainability; EPA taking nominations for new Agricultural Water Quality Panel, seeking farm air…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: EPA’s proposed wastewater regulation sparks concerns; NPPC participates in 13th annual antibiotics symposium; ag groups weigh in on WTO trade issues; support for tax credit for renewable fuel from methane; NPPC addresses pork industry issues at USMEF meeting; and FDA moves to withdraw use of…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC cautions FDA on antimicrobial use data proposal; NPPC briefs House Republican Conference on producers’ priorities; Biden visits pork farm to tout investment in rural America; Biden talks economic cooperation with Western Hemisphere nations; USTR Tai in South Africa to discuss AGOA; Take a deeper…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC holds Fall Pork Alliance meeting; Pork Leadership class travels to Colombia; NPPC comments on USTR’s National Trade Estimate Report; NPPC signs onto letter asking EPA to drop herbicide plan; NPPC urges producers to comment on strengthening swine traceability system today; NPPC’s Adams participates in…