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: 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…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC applauds Massachusetts Question 3 reversal on ground pork; NPPC engages at Republican National Convention; NPPC’s Carr represents U.S. pork at FAO livestock meeting; July WASDE report shows pork production up for 2024; and USDA allocates more funds to expand meat processing capacity. Take a…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Pork priorities included in House Appropriations-approved fiscal 2025 ag funding bill; Ohio pork producer alerts Congress of EPA policies affecting agriculture; NPPC weighs in on antimicrobial resistance comments; NPPC’s Johnson highlights pork’s Codex priorities with Caribbean nations; NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2024 National Pork…