In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Rollins confirmed as new Agriculture Secretary; NPPC expresses serious concerns about Dietary Guidelines report; ag coalition backs bill to double dollars for export promotion programs; Trump removes exemptions to steel and aluminum tariffs, announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan”; California Proposition 12 discussed at ag hearing; and…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Congratulations to Secretary Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to lead USDA. America’s pork…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “While U.S. pork producers are committed to supporting human health and nutrition with safe, wholesome, and nutritious protein –…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC comments on U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan; NPPC’s Stevermer, other ag leaders confer on policy, trade issues; Zeldin confirmed as EPA Administrator; RFK Jr. has confirmation hearings to be HHS secretary; Trump names nominees to fill key USDA positions; and NPPC hires Schaunaman to manage…
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: 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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 24, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report, criticizing the lack of scientific basis for recommending plant proteins as a replacement for animal proteins. “The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has the opportunity to benefit public health by following sound science,” said…
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 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: NPPC’s Stevermer shares stage with Agriculture Sec. Vilsack in USDA roundtable; NPPC helps set export promotion priorities for USMEF; NPPC weighs in on oversight of emerging biotechnology; NPPC’s Johnson participates in food policy conference; and National Trade Estimate Report details barriers to U.S. exports. Take…