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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: U.S. pork facilities registered for export to China; USDA to make packing plant line speeds program permanent; NPPC urges Canada to exempt U.S. pork from retaliatory tariffs; and NPPC wants USDA to reconsider a rule on climate-smart agriculture. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio…
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today extended deep appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to make permanent the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed program. “America’s pork producers thank U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for…
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.…
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: Biden signs ‘Beagle Brigade Act’ into law; packing plant line speeds program extended again; NPPC comments on USDA ‘Fed Cattle’ rule; dockworkers, operators avoid port disruptions with new labor deal; and business ownership information reporting law still on hold. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2025 – In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials through May 15, 2025.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 6, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep foreign animal diseases, like African swine fever, out…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC President Stevermer keynotes Ag Outlook Forum; Western Caucus hosts Stevermer on Prop. 12 podcast; ag, food groups urge renewal of Generalized System of Preferences; coalition asks Biden to intervene in ports-dockworkers negotiations; NPPC’s Dr. Forseth presents at an African Swine Fever forum; NPPC’s Dr.…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC leads coalition to appeal NFPA sprinkler decision; NPPC’s Dr. Johnson defends pork industry’s judicious antimicrobial use; NPPC’s Dr. Forseth participates in Swine Health Improvement Plan discussions; NPPC Drs. Johnson, Carr highlight U.S. pork priorities with Codex leadership; NPPC’s Zieba participates in foreign animal disease…