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…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: Pork Leadership Institute 2026 class selected; USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden calls Prop. 12 ‘internal protectionism’; House funding bill would renew AGOA for one year; and EPA seeks nominations for advisory committee. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Pork Leadership Institute…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: Agriculture Secretary Rollins visits with Pennsylvania pork producers; congressional agriculture leaders agree on advancing workforce, farm bill in 2026; Trump administration says California Proposition 12 is a war on farmers, consumer choice; Waters Advocacy Coalition supports new WOTUS Rule; U.S. House approves AGOA renewal; and…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: New Dietary Guidelines put pork ‘front and center on the plate’; NPPC comments on USDA plan to address New World screwworm; USDA updates pork carcass cutout users guide for 2026; USDA makes projections for fiscal 2026 farm exports; California Congressman Doug LaMalfa passes away; and…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: China failed to meet ‘Phase One’ commitments, says NPPC and other ag groups; 527 agriculture and business organizations voice support for USMCA; NPPC comments on H-2A Visa wage regulation; and Pork Leadership Institute class travels to Mexico. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC President Duane Stateler comments on EPA’s proposed final ‘WOTUS’ rule; lawmakers ask USTR to ‘carefully’ examine changes to USMCA; USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden provides updates to NPPC; NPPC’s Stevermer, Russell, state pork execs at NAFB ‘Trade Talk;’ and Capital Update takes Thanksgiving break. Take…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: government shutdown ends, as farm programs resume; agricultural producers to finally get workable ‘WOTUS’ rule; groups ask lawmakers to support international organizations; and NPPC to be featured at NAFB ‘Trade Talk.’ Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Government Shutdown Ends; Farm Programs…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC comments on China’s restrictions on U.S. pork exports; producers should prepare for government shutdown; NPPC’s Marotz, staff participate in annual Leman Conference; and applications being accepted for NPPC internships. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Comments on China’s Restrictions on…
