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…
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: 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: Producers approve traceability resolution at annual meeting; SEC climate rule victory a relief for agriculture producers; USDA issues final Packers & Stockyards Act rule; NPPC’s Formica says EPA’s WOTUS rule still problematic for farmers; NPPC installs new officers, elects board; and pork industry leaders recognized…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC meets with Tennessee lawmakers on mRNA vaccines; NPPC says there’s ‘no legitimate reason’ for farm emissions reporting rule; coalition backs Bentzel for Federal Maritime Commission; and U.S. agriculture had trade deficit in fiscal 2023. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC meets with Tennessee lawmakers…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Vilsack urges Congress to fix California Proposition 12; U.S. pork exports set new record in 2023; Ag Census shows fewer, older farmers running bigger farms; NPPC urges Supreme Court to hear case on CWA discharge permits; NPPC leads coalition asking EPA to scrap proposed rodent…
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: USDA Under Secretary visits Minnesota sow farm, United Kingdom to join CPTPP, USTR’s Tai in Kenya, congressional resolution supports checkoff programs and senators introduce bill to exempt farm emission reporting. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update to Modify Schedule as Congress Takes Break Capital…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC submits letter to SEC, House Ag Subcommittee reviews USDA animal disease efforts, USDA APHIS ASF ad campaign wins an award, NPPC Q2 economic update and NPPC participates in NAFB Washington Watch’s Issues Forum. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC Submits Letter to SEC on…
Mandatory Price Reporting Extended in Federal Funding Bill The Senate and House approved legislation that funds federal programs, including the Mandatory Price Reporting program, through Dec. 16. President Biden was expected to sign into law the continuing resolution, which keeps the government running at current funding levels, before the start of fiscal 2023, which begins…