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…
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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: agriculture secretary nominee Rollins commits to working on Prop. 12 fix during confirmation hearing; NPPC officers in Washington for Trump’s inauguration; and Trump calls for “robust and reinvigorated” trade policy. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Agriculture Secretary Nominee Rollins Commits…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House passes bill authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’; NPPC ‘deeply disappointed’ Congress didn’t pass new farm bill; pork industry champions to serve as Ag Committees’ new leaders; and NPPC seeks comment period extension on EPA air emission draft models. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Congress returns to work on funding, farm bills; and court stops business ownership information reporting law. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Congress Returns to Work on Funding, Farm Bills What happened: Congressional lawmakers returned to Washington, DC, to begin a…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Senate approves bill authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’; after nearly two decades, EPA releases draft farm emissions methodologies; Senate Democrats’ Farm Bill fails to address California Prop. 12; pork producers picked for USDA Air Quality Task Force; and applications being accepted for NPPC government affairs internship. Take a…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued the following statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). “Though America’s pork producers appreciate Chairwoman Stabenow’s efforts to publish Farm Bill text, this is simply…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: farm groups ask court to dismiss farm emissions reporting rule case; NPPC weighs in on FSIS guidelines on label claims; NPPC, others file brief in case over ‘Forever Chemicals’ rule; and NPPC’s Stevermer, staff participate in NAFB ‘Trade Talk.’ Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…