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: court rules NPPC and other farm groups may join Clean Water Act case; organizations urge USTR to renew USMCA trade deal; ag groups ask Trump to back Bechdol for top FAO post; and new farm bill is House Republicans’ top priority. Find out more below.…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: government shutdown ends, as farm programs resume; agricultural producers to finally get workable ‘WOTUS’ rule; groups ask lawmakers to support international organizations; and NPPC to be featured at NAFB ‘Trade Talk.’ Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Government Shutdown Ends; Farm Programs…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC’s Stateler, Zieba attend WTO Public Forum 2025; NPPC comments on state laws with out-of-state impacts; and Hoskins, Hutchins confirmed as USDA undersecretaries. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC’s Stateler, Zieba Attend WTO Public Forum 2025 NPPC Comments on State Laws…
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: 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 (NPPC) weekly recap: WOAH adopts international standard for ASF vaccines; groups ask White House to support International Ag Institute; and NPPC’s 37th annual World Pork Expo a big success. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update! WOAH Adopts International Standard for ASF Vaccines Groups Ask White…
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: 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’s Cook says pork industry outlook improving in 2025; Chavez-DeRemer has hearing to be Labor Secretary; NPPC’s Stevermer to testify before Senate Ag Committee; and Pork Forum set for mid-March. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! NPPC’s Cook: Pork Industry Outlook…
