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: Agriculture Secretary Rollins visits with NPPC board members; U.S. imposes additional tariffs on countries; ag groups ask Trump Administration to maintain market access, resolve disputes; NPPC files additional comments on Swine Health Improvement Plan; and Vaden nomination hearing scheduled. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: coalition urges USTR to consider alternative to port entry fees for Chinese ships; Hogs and Pigs report shows slight decrease in numbers; NPPC weighs in on strategic plan on antimicrobial resistance; and legislation calls for new recommendations for Dietary Guidelines. Take a deeper dive below. Capital…
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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Dr. Howard Hill inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame; former Minnesota Pork Executive Director Preisler honored; NPPC installs new officers, board of directors; NPPC details trade barriers to U.S. pork exports; Supreme Court rules against EPA in Clean Water Act case; and ag groups ask for…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC’s Stevermer testifies before Senate Ag Committee; Greer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative; House budget resolution calls for extending tax provisions; and Stevermer to testify before House Ag Committee. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! NPPC’s Stevermer Testifies Before Senate Ag…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC’s Cook says pork industry outlook improving in 2025; Chavez-DeRemer has hearing to be Labor Secretary; NPPC’s Stevermer to testify before Senate Ag Committee; and Pork Forum set for mid-March. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! NPPC’s Cook: Pork Industry Outlook…
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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico but duty on China stays; 2024 U.S. pork exports top 2023’s record amounts; industry finalizes H5N1 response plan; Ag Secretary nominee Rollins unanimously voted out of Committee; Trump’s pick to head USTR has confirmation hearing; and NPPC’s Stevermer to Testify…
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…