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 the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: U.S., Ecuador finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. pork exports start 2026 higher year over year; and NPPC to celebrate National Agriculture Day. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! U.S., Ecuador Finalize Reciprocal Trade Agreement U.S. Pork Exports Start 2026 Higher Year…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC hails proposed rule to allow faster packing plant line speeds; Thompson talks Farm Bill 2.0 with Illinois pork producers; groups support EPA rule on CWA NPDES permits; and NPPC participates in 102nd USDA Ag Outlook Forum as commodity outlooks are released. Find out more…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 17, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System’s line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants. The proposal aims to remove maximum line speed limits for establishments operating under NSIS. Participating establishments will be allowed to set…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: new trade deals concluded with Central American countries; Trump, India’s Modi finalize trade agreement; Vaden says USDA employees moving out of DC starting this summer; U.S. Senate honors women in agriculture; and Congress approves funding package to keep government operating. Take a deeper dive below.…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: Agriculture Secretary Rollins visits with Pennsylvania pork producers; congressional agriculture leaders agree on advancing workforce, farm bill in 2026; Trump administration says California Proposition 12 is a war on farmers, consumer choice; Waters Advocacy Coalition supports new WOTUS Rule; U.S. House approves AGOA renewal; and…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: New Dietary Guidelines put pork ‘front and center on the plate’; NPPC comments on USDA plan to address New World screwworm; USDA updates pork carcass cutout users guide for 2026; USDA makes projections for fiscal 2026 farm exports; California Congressman Doug LaMalfa passes away; and…
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…
