WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2025 – The MAHA Commission has released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” strategy, which aims to address childhood chronic disease but also has potentially heavy impacts on farmers, sound science, and healthy food. These impacts remain a concern, but the strategy shows signs of progress from the initial “Make America Healthy…
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: 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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the ‘Make American Healthy Again’ (MAHA) Commission report. “U.S. pork producers are proud to provide a safe and nutrient-dense protein for all Americans, and we support honest efforts to continuously…
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: Rollins confirmed as new Agriculture Secretary; NPPC expresses serious concerns about Dietary Guidelines report; ag coalition backs bill to double dollars for export promotion programs; Trump removes exemptions to steel and aluminum tariffs, announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan”; California Proposition 12 discussed at ag hearing; and…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Congratulations to Secretary Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to lead USDA. America’s pork…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “While U.S. pork producers are committed to supporting human health and nutrition with safe, wholesome, and nutritious protein –…
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: dietary committee recommends eating less red meat; EPA finalizes new rule limiting rodenticide use; and coalition asks dockworkers, port operators to work on new labor agreement. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Dietary Committee Recommends Eating Less Red Meat | EPA…
