In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: agriculture secretary nominee Rollins commits to working on Prop. 12 fix during confirmation hearing; NPPC officers in Washington for Trump’s inauguration; and Trump calls for “robust and reinvigorated” trade policy. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Agriculture Secretary Nominee Rollins Commits…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: farm groups ask court to dismiss farm emissions reporting rule case; NPPC weighs in on FSIS guidelines on label claims; NPPC, others file brief in case over ‘Forever Chemicals’ rule; and NPPC’s Stevermer, staff participate in NAFB ‘Trade Talk.’ Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Republicans take control of White House, Congress; NPPC claims victory as local initiatives fail to ban food and agriculture businesses; H5N1 in backyard pigs quickly controlled as plans are bolstered to stop spread; and U.S. pork exports up in September, remain on record pace for…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Supreme Court hears arguments in Clean Water Act case; studies on rodenticide uses needed before finalizing new rule; NPPC comments on USTR’s 2025 National Trade Estimate Report; NPPC’s engages in U.N.’s World Food Forum; NPPC’s veterinarians participated in USAHA conference; USDA issues advanced notice of…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC seeks dismissal of activist challenge on farm emissions reporting; NPPC comments on Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommendations; USDA to ‘vigorously enforce’ Packers and Stockyards Act; producers may need to file ownership disclosure reports; August U.S. pork exports remain on record pace; and Capital Update…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC secures Ninth Circuit victory defending producers’ freedom to farm; labor strikes end at ports; NPPC releases polling data, launches ad campaign on Prop. 12; as Farm Bill lapses, NPPC continues push for Prop. 12 fix; NPPC partners with USDA, EPA to hold ANPC phosphorus…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC President Stevermer keynotes Ag Outlook Forum; Western Caucus hosts Stevermer on Prop. 12 podcast; ag, food groups urge renewal of Generalized System of Preferences; coalition asks Biden to intervene in ports-dockworkers negotiations; NPPC’s Dr. Forseth presents at an African Swine Fever forum; NPPC’s Dr.…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC leads coalition to appeal NFPA sprinkler decision; NPPC’s Dr. Johnson defends pork industry’s judicious antimicrobial use; NPPC’s Dr. Forseth participates in Swine Health Improvement Plan discussions; NPPC Drs. Johnson, Carr highlight U.S. pork priorities with Codex leadership; NPPC’s Zieba participates in foreign animal disease…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC working to preserve tax provisions important to producers; NPPC’s Stevermer, family named 2024 Farm Family of the Year; NPPC’s Zieba reappointed to USDA Trade Advisory Committee; dispute between Canadian rail companies, union sent to arbitration; NPPC weighs in on FDA regulation of gene editing;…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC releases new economic contributions report; pork industry representatives lobby for new Farm Bill this year; federal court upholds Massachusetts Question 3; and NPPC comments on efforts to foster trade in Western Hemisphere; and Capital Update on modified schedule as Congress takes break. Take a…