In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: California Prop. 12 now in full effect as NPPC continues to look for solutions; NPPC comments on FDA antibiotics proposal; and U.S. pork exports could top 2021’s record amount. Take a deeper dive below. California Prop. 12 now in full effect as NPPC continues to…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC briefs FAD prevention with state ag officials; Congresswoman Hinson wants next farm bill to address Proposition 12, Mass. Question 3; and application deadlines approach for pork industry student scholarships. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC briefs FAD prevention with state ag officials | Congresswoman…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: USDA Under Secretary visits Minnesota sow farm, United Kingdom to join CPTPP, USTR’s Tai in Kenya, congressional resolution supports checkoff programs and senators introduce bill to exempt farm emission reporting. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update to Modify Schedule as Congress Takes Break Capital…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack meets with NPPC, Massachusetts extends Q3 implementation deadline, National Pork Industry Conference highlights, NPPC asks court to defend private property rights of farmers, NPPC testimony on U.S. pork trade, ag groups push for ‘comprehensive’ trade deals, May U.S. pork exports are up…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: EATS Act introduction, parties move to delay implementation of Q3, ASF trade implications, NPPC asks USTR to rescind trade benefits for Nigeria and South Africa and NPPC’s Zieba to serve on WITA BOD. Take a deeper dive below. ‘EATS Act’ Would Abrogate Proposition 12 What…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: CDFA hosts Prop. 12 webinar, Section 32 purchase of pork products, EPA announces plan to re-issue a WOTUS rule, USMCA celebrates third anniversary, FDA update on labeling, Senate Appropriations Committee approves ag funding, WTO meeting and USDA investing in meat processing. Take a deeper dive…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: California Proposition 12 implementation modification, swine vets lobby for FAD funding in 2023 Farm Bill, extension period request to review GHG and carbon sequestration guidelines, lawmakers form working group to address farm labor shortage, India’s Modi meets with Biden, USDA investing in rural economies and…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC testifies on 2023 farm bill priorities, NPPC’s current take on California Proposition 12, and the PIGS Act would impose nationwide ban on individual sow pens. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC Testifies on Pork Producers’ 2023 Farm Bill Priorities What happened: Scott Hays, a…
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…
Mandatory Price Reporting Extended in Federal Funding Bill The Senate and House approved legislation that funds federal programs, including the Mandatory Price Reporting program, through Dec. 16. President Biden was expected to sign into law the continuing resolution, which keeps the government running at current funding levels, before the start of fiscal 2023, which begins…