Food Safety

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 weekly recap: U.S., China take steps toward resolving long-running trade dispute; pork producers tell politicos to fix Prop. 12; agriculture groups urge caution on making changes to USMCA; Brashears closer to becoming USDA under secretary for food safety; NPPC’s Pittman inducted into Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame; and applications…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC’s Stateler: Prop. 12 has negative impacts Congress can fix; concerns raised about classifying foods as ‘ultra-processed’; NPPC weighs in on proposed swine inspections rule; resolve trade dispute with China, NPPC urges White House; new beneficial tax provisions to take effect Jan. 1; and UN shipping organization…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC comments on China’s restrictions on U.S. pork exports; producers should prepare for government shutdown; NPPC’s Marotz, staff participate in annual Leman Conference; and applications being accepted for NPPC internships. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Comments on China’s Restrictions on…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: 100+ pork producers lobby lawmakers on legislative priorities; MAHA Commission strategy shows signs of listening to pork producers, still requires education; trade associations back Callahan for USTR ag negotiator role; groups urge Congress to develop, pass new farm bill; and applications for pork industry college scholarships being…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: U.S., EU reach framework agreement on trade deal; bill introduced to make increased line speeds program permanent; New World Screwworm movement concerns U.S. livestock industry; USDA offers free RFID ear tags for sows, show pigs; pork producers take advantage of state agricultural events; NPPC calls proposed farm…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: District court upholds air reporting exemptions; NPPC weighs in on upcoming MAHA strategy; Senate confirms Lindberg for top USDA trade job; USDA updates NPPC on efforts to deal with feral swine; U.S., EU reach agreement as tariffs are raised on Canadian exports; and Capital Update on modified…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC testifies on impacts of California Proposition 12, Rep. Hinson introduces Prop. 12 fix; U.S. gets trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam; Hoskins, Hutchins USDA nominations advance; and Capital Update on modified schedule during congressional recess. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Senate bill funds USDA agencies important to animal agriculture; USTR’s Callahan nominated for chief ag negotiator job; hearing examined role of lab network in protecting agriculture; NPPC supports legislation to boost farmers’ mental health; NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2025 National Pork Industry Conference; and House to…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Trump administration sues California over farm production mandates; One Big, Beautiful Bill becomes law; business groups weigh in on investigation into Mexican tomato imports; NPPC wants Nigeria, South Africa removed from trade program; North American pork groups meet to discuss common interests; farm groups want USTR chief…