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: 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: NPPC board officers meet with Ag Secretary Rollins; NPPC President tells House Ag Committee to fix Prop. 12, keep trade flowing; U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada, China, Mexico; and groups urge Senate to approve Vaden as Deputy Ag Secretary. Take a deeper dive below.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 4, 2025 —The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., testified today on the “State of the Livestock Industry” before the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. In her testimony detailing pork producers’ farm bill priorities, Stevermer emphasized the need for a federal…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Congratulations to Secretary Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to lead USDA. America’s pork…
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…