Food assistance programs

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 this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC applauds USDA purchase of more pork for food nutrition, assistance programs; NPPC’s Dr. Carr engages in Codex Commission; President’s budget requests funding for swine programs; USDA issues final ‘Product of USA’ labeling rule; and House Ag labor group recommends reforms to H-2A program. Take…

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Philippines extends lower tariff rates on pork; USDA announces pork purchases for food assistance programs; NPPC meets with Cambodians on food safety and weighs in on Vietnam’s market designation; USDA to host livestock insurance workshops; and 2024 Pork Leadership Institute class named. Take a deeper…