DES MOINES, Iowa, June 4, 2025 — At the 2025 World Pork Expo today, leaders from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) delivered a clear message: the pork industry’s future will be strengthened by a united, proactive approach to advocacy. During a live panel discussion and media briefing, NPPC leaders outlined how a comprehensive, coordinated strategy…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: U.S., China call temporary time-out on tariff trade tussle; pork priorities advance in House Ag budget, as NPPC remains committed to Prop. 12 fix; 100% of NPPC asks included in Ways and Means tax package; NPPC asks to exclude animal health products from 232 investigation; and…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC asks Trump EPA to revise Biden ‘WOTUS’ Rule; USDA withdraws Salmonella proposal; hearing held for USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs post; and World Pork Expo set for June 4-5. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! NPPC Asks Trump EPA…
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.…