In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: U.S., Indonesia finalize reciprocal trade agreement; Trump turns to trade laws to maintain tariffs on imports; 2025 U.S. pork exports second highest on record; ag coalition offers reforms on WTO, urges continued engagement; 2026 Pork Industry Forum kicks off March 4; and House Farm Bill…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC’s Stateler hits Capitol Hill as House Farm Bill 2.0 drops; U.S., Taiwan finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. signs new trade agreements with Argentina, Bangladesh; new rule restores H-2A workers ability to obtain CDLs; ag, business groups want Regulatory Flexibility Act strengthened; and USDA to…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: new trade deals concluded with Central American countries; Trump, India’s Modi finalize trade agreement; Vaden says USDA employees moving out of DC starting this summer; U.S. Senate honors women in agriculture; and Congress approves funding package to keep government operating. Take a deeper dive below.…
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 this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC President Duane Stateler comments on EPA’s proposed final ‘WOTUS’ rule; lawmakers ask USTR to ‘carefully’ examine changes to USMCA; USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden provides updates to NPPC; NPPC’s Stevermer, Russell, state pork execs at NAFB ‘Trade Talk;’ and Capital Update takes Thanksgiving break. Take…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: U.S., China take steps toward resolving long-running trade dispute; pork producers tell politicos to fix Prop. 12; agriculture groups urge caution on making changes to USMCA; Brashears closer to becoming USDA under secretary for food safety; NPPC’s Pittman inducted into Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame; and applications…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Trump negotiates Asia trade deals, frameworks beneficial for pork; NPPC comments on USTR’s 2026 National Trade Estimate report; and Senate Committee considers Callahan ag negotiator post. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Trump Negotiates Asia Trade Deals, Frameworks Beneficial for Pork NPPC…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC comments on China’s restrictions on U.S. pork exports; producers should prepare for government shutdown; NPPC’s Marotz, staff participate in annual Leman Conference; and applications being accepted for NPPC internships. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Comments on China’s Restrictions on…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: U.S., China call temporary time-out on tariff trade tussle; pork priorities advance in House Ag budget, as NPPC remains committed to Prop. 12 fix; 100% of NPPC asks included in Ways and Means tax package; NPPC asks to exclude animal health products from 232 investigation; and…
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…
