In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: Agriculture Secretary Rollins visits with Pennsylvania pork producers; congressional agriculture leaders agree on advancing workforce, farm bill in 2026; Trump administration says California Proposition 12 is a war on farmers, consumer choice; Waters Advocacy Coalition supports new WOTUS Rule; U.S. House approves AGOA renewal; and…
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: New Dietary Guidelines put pork ‘front and center on the plate’; NPPC comments on USDA plan to address New World screwworm; USDA updates pork carcass cutout users guide for 2026; USDA makes projections for fiscal 2026 farm exports; California Congressman Doug LaMalfa passes away; and…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “Congratulations to Julie Callahan on her Senate confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator, a vital…
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: 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: 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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement on behalf of the pork industry in response to the White House fact sheet on the latest U.S.-China trade relations. “In a win for U.S. agriculture and America’s pork producers, China has suspended its retaliatory…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2025 – In answer to the National Pork Producers Council’s consistent engagement with his administration, President Trump has signed trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, with the Malaysia portion having enormous economic potential for America’s 60,000+ pork producers. “America’s pork producers are grateful to President Trump for increasing market access for U.S.…