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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico but duty on China stays; 2024 U.S. pork exports top 2023’s record amounts; industry finalizes H5N1 response plan; Ag Secretary nominee Rollins unanimously voted out of Committee; Trump’s pick to head USTR has confirmation hearing; and NPPC’s Stevermer to Testify…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: 145-strong network of pork producers lobby lawmakers on legislative priorities; arguments presented in CAFO case; Don’t let tax provisions expire, say NPPC, U.S. Chamber; NPPC comments on Packers and Stockyards Act rule; and Harris, Trump decline support for California Prop. 12. Take a deeper dive…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: USDA proposes another Packers & Stockyards Act rule; Supreme Court overturns ‘Chevron Deference’ rule; NPPC submits comments on China 301 tariffs; NPPC weighs in on supply chain risks; ag groups ask Biden to weigh in on ports’ labor negotiations; NPPC’s Forseth meets with USDA on…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: pork producers push priorities with members of Congress; Agriculture Chair Thompson says Farm Bill will move in May; Iowa pork producer attends Japan prime minister’s congressional address; U.S. pork exports continue to surge in 2024. Take a deeper dive below. Pork producers push priorities with…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Producers approve traceability resolution at annual meeting; SEC climate rule victory a relief for agriculture producers; USDA issues final Packers & Stockyards Act rule; NPPC’s Formica says EPA’s WOTUS rule still problematic for farmers; NPPC installs new officers, elects board; and pork industry leaders recognized…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC releases quarter three economic update, vote on House Agriculture Spending Bill delayed to September, USDA partners with state AGs to further competition scrutiny and Oklahoma Pork Council interns and Iowa FFA Association state officers visit with NPPC. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC Q3…
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2023 – Scott Hays, a fifth-generation pork producer from Missouri and President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), testified before the House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry as part of its hearing on “A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities.” NPPC appreciated the opportunity to advocate…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council Friday recap: trade, GIPSA comments and a legal challenge over the WOTUS rule. Take a deeper dive below. Ghana Officially Opens Market to U.S. Pork What happened: The African nation of Ghana signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially opening its market to exports…
NPPC appreciates USDA’s move to extend the comment period for the Packers & Stockyards Act proposed rule on Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity. Pork producers rely on enforcement of the Act to ensure fair marketing opportunities and support policies that allow them to make decisions that best fit their unique circumstances. NPPC joined with other…