In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC continues to apply pressure as House is set to vote on Farm Bill 2.0; veterinary groups renew support of Prop. 12 fix in House farm bill; NPPC asks administration to use caution in imposing 301 tariffs; and coalition says, fund ag export promotion programs.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: one hundred-plus pork producers lobby lawmakers in Washington; updated data confirm California Prop. 12 raised prices, reduced consumption; NPPC leads comments on revised USDA conservation practice standards; USDA releases updated playbook on New World Screwworm; NPPC asks Treasury to extend comments on 45Z clean fuels…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC board participates in White House Celebration of Agriculture; economic report on U.S. agriculture released; and USTR has more reforms for WTO. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Board Participates in White House Celebration of Agriculture Economic Report on U.S.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: U.S., Ecuador finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. pork exports start 2026 higher year over year; and NPPC to celebrate National Agriculture Day. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! U.S., Ecuador Finalize Reciprocal Trade Agreement U.S. Pork Exports Start 2026 Higher Year…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: court rules NPPC and other farm groups may join Clean Water Act case; organizations urge USTR to renew USMCA trade deal; ag groups ask Trump to back Bechdol for top FAO post; and new farm bill is House Republicans’ top priority. Find out more below.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House Agriculture Committee passes bipartisan Farm Bill 2.0 with Prop. 12 fix; administration to continue aggressive ‘America First’ trade policy, chief ag negotiator thanks producers; NPPC installs new officers, elects members to board of directors; Maschhoffs, Carney inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame; former Virginia…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: U.S., Indonesia finalize reciprocal trade agreement; Trump turns to trade laws to maintain tariffs on imports; 2025 U.S. pork exports second highest on record; ag coalition offers reforms on WTO, urges continued engagement; 2026 Pork Industry Forum kicks off March 4; and House Farm Bill…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC’s Stateler hits Capitol Hill as House Farm Bill 2.0 drops; U.S., Taiwan finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. signs new trade agreements with Argentina, Bangladesh; new rule restores H-2A workers ability to obtain CDLs; ag, business groups want Regulatory Flexibility Act strengthened; and USDA to…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: new trade deals concluded with Central American countries; Trump, India’s Modi finalize trade agreement; Vaden says USDA employees moving out of DC starting this summer; U.S. Senate honors women in agriculture; and Congress approves funding package to keep government operating. Take a deeper dive below.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House Agriculture Farm Bill markup set for late February; and top Ag Committee democrat to run for governor. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! House Agriculture Farm Bill Markup Set for Late February Top Ag Committee Democrat to Run for…
