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In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC weighs in on FDA review of important food additive; and ag organizations back Sonderling as labor secretary. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Weighs in on FDA Review of Important Food Additive Ag Organizations Back Sonderling as Labor Secretary…

In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC weighed in on FDA food chemicals assessments; NPPC says AGOA countries must give the U.S. market access; agriculture groups want input on regulating prediction markets; May 29 designated ‘Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day’; and World Pork Expo set for June 3-4. Find out…

In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House passes farm bill with Prop. 12 fix with bipartisan support; appropriations bill would fund swine health improvement plan; NPPC wants approval of technology to combat NWS; bill to improve coordination on animal disease outbreaks introduced; and NPPC’s Marotz, Johnson attend NAFB’s Washington Watch. Find…

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 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 the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC applauds animal health legislation in House, Senate; House funding bill includes provisions beneficial to producers; Senate confirms Vaden as USDA deputy secretary; Agriculture secretary questioned on Prop. 12, MAHA, animal disease research; ag groups urge State Department to keep agricultural offices; and NPPC hires staff…

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…