In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: District court upholds air reporting exemptions; NPPC weighs in on upcoming MAHA strategy; Senate confirms Lindberg for top USDA trade job; USDA updates NPPC on efforts to deal with feral swine; U.S., EU reach agreement as tariffs are raised on Canadian exports; and Capital Update on modified…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Senate bill funds USDA agencies important to animal agriculture; USTR’s Callahan nominated for chief ag negotiator job; hearing examined role of lab network in protecting agriculture; NPPC supports legislation to boost farmers’ mental health; NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2025 National Pork Industry Conference; and House to…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House committee approves bill to update, reform CWA; NPPC, other ag groups voice support for Senate tax package; potential reforms to H-2A Visa program coming; and Rep. Finstad recognizes Stevermer’s term as NPPC president. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! House…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: WOAH adopts international standard for ASF vaccines; groups ask White House to support International Ag Institute; and NPPC’s 37th annual World Pork Expo a big success. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update! WOAH Adopts International Standard for ASF Vaccines Groups Ask White…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC President responds to MAHA report; House passes bill with numerous NPPC wins; NPPC officers, staff attend Mexican Pork Congress; Senate Ag Committee approves Lindberg to USDA post; Senate Ag holds Hoskins, Hutchins nomination hearing; NPPC to host session on ‘Good Environmental Livestock Production Practice’ standards;…
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the ‘Make American Healthy Again’ (MAHA) Commission report. “U.S. pork producers are proud to provide a safe and nutrient-dense protein for all Americans, and we support honest efforts to continuously…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: USDA’s Rollins says Prop. 12 ‘just not sustainable’; NPPC participates in NAFB’s 2025 ‘Washington Watch’; swine vets lobby lawmakers on pork industry issues; USDA releases LRP, LGM handbook changes; NPPC seeks input on ‘Good Environmental Livestock Production Practices’; and Vaden nomination to be USDA deputy secretary…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC asks Trump EPA to revise Biden ‘WOTUS’ Rule; USDA withdraws Salmonella proposal; hearing held for USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs post; and World Pork Expo set for June 4-5. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! NPPC Asks Trump EPA…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: pork producers lobby lawmakers on legislative priorities; Senators introduce legislation to fix Proposition 12; Trump increases China tariffs, temporarily lowers others’ reciprocal tariffs; and U.S. pork exports down slightly for January-February 2025. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Pork Producers Lobby…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: U.S. pork facilities registered for export to China; USDA to make packing plant line speeds program permanent; NPPC urges Canada to exempt U.S. pork from retaliatory tariffs; and NPPC wants USDA to reconsider a rule on climate-smart agriculture. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio…
