In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: Pork Leadership Institute 2026 class selected; USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden calls Prop. 12 ‘internal protectionism’; House funding bill would renew AGOA for one year; and EPA seeks nominations for advisory committee. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Pork Leadership Institute…
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: USDA’s Market News, meat inspections continue during shutdown; ag organizations urge Congress to end government shutdown; and applications being accepted for pork industry’s Dierks scholarship. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! USDA’s Market News, Meat Inspections Continue During Shutdown Ag Organizations Urge…
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: pork industry backs investigation of Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices; EPA sticks with existing effluent regulation for packing plants; Risk Management Agency issues guidance on ‘subsidy capture’; review finds wholesale pork reporting critical to producers; and USDA to take action to increase number of veterinarians. Take a deeper…
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: 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…
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;…