Regulatory Reform

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House committee approves bill to update, reform CWA; NPPC, other ag groups voice support for Senate tax package; potential reforms to H-2A Visa program coming; and Rep. Finstad recognizes Stevermer’s term as NPPC president. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! House…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: more U.S. pork plants approved to export to China; Senate introduces its version of ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act; Brashears nominated to be USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety; and agriculture groups want U.S. funding for WTO to continue. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC applauds animal health legislation in House, Senate; House funding bill includes provisions beneficial to producers; Senate confirms Vaden as USDA deputy secretary; Agriculture secretary questioned on Prop. 12, MAHA, animal disease research; ag groups urge State Department to keep agricultural offices; and NPPC hires staff…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC President responds to MAHA report; House passes bill with numerous NPPC wins; NPPC officers, staff attend Mexican Pork Congress; Senate Ag Committee approves Lindberg to USDA post; Senate Ag holds Hoskins, Hutchins nomination hearing; NPPC to host session on ‘Good Environmental Livestock Production Practice’ standards;…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: USDA’s Rollins says Prop. 12 ‘just not sustainable’; NPPC participates in NAFB’s 2025 ‘Washington Watch’; swine vets lobby lawmakers on pork industry issues; USDA releases LRP, LGM handbook changes; NPPC seeks input on ‘Good Environmental Livestock Production Practices’; and Vaden nomination to be USDA deputy secretary…

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: Agriculture Secretary Rollins visits with NPPC board members; U.S. imposes additional tariffs on countries; ag groups ask Trump Administration to maintain market access, resolve disputes; NPPC files additional comments on Swine Health Improvement Plan; and Vaden nomination hearing scheduled. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…

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…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Dr. Howard Hill inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame; former Minnesota Pork Executive Director Preisler honored; NPPC installs new officers, board of directors; NPPC details trade barriers to U.S. pork exports; Supreme Court rules against EPA in Clean Water Act case; and ag groups ask 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.…