In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC takes stand as U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in federal regulations case; EPA proposes new packing plants effluent limits; and lawmakers propose two-year freeze on mandated H-2A wages. Take a deeper dive below. U.S. Supreme Court Tackles Federal Regulations Case | EPA Proposes Limits…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC voices concerns on environmental justice proposals; Congress approves another CR as new farm bill future uncertain; tax bill would increase deductions for farmers; deadline approaching for USDA export promotion funds; and Biden offers nominee for deputy U.S. trade representative. Take a deeper dive below.…
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 asks to intervene in CAFO rule court case; NPPC attends World Meat Congress; NPPC comments on Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Program; NPPC Past President Terry Wolters speaks at Global Protein Summit; NPPC’s Holly Cook to present pork industry economic update; U.S./U.K. seek ‘non-traditional’ trade…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: new WOTUS rule, upcoming IPEF talks, and West Coast dockworkers new labor deal. Take a deeper dive below. EPA and Corps Issue New WOTUS Rule | Upcoming IPEF talks | West Coast dockworkers new labor deal EPA and Corps Issue New WOTUS Rule What happened:…
Statement by Scott Hays, NPPC president and Missouri pork producer: “America’s pig farmers applaud the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Biden administration’s denial of two baseless petitions seeking dramatic changes to long-standing and well-designed regulatory system to protect the environment and provide affordable food for the world. “Farmers work hard every day to adopt climate-smart…
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: CDFA hosts Prop. 12 webinar, Section 32 purchase of pork products, EPA announces plan to re-issue a WOTUS rule, USMCA celebrates third anniversary, FDA update on labeling, Senate Appropriations Committee approves ag funding, WTO meeting and USDA investing in meat processing. Take a deeper dive…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: 35th anniversary of World Pork Expo, stalled west coast ports labor talks and agriculture coalition backs U.S.-U.K. trade deal legislation. Take a deeper dive below. 35th Annual World Pork Expo Thousands of attendees from across the country gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des…