In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: victorious WOTUS ruling, USDA Section 32 pork purchase, NPPC wants the elimination of Kenya U.S. pork restrictions, USDA disaster relief funds, Feral Swine Eradication Program legislation and Codex Alimentarius meetings. Take a deeper dive below. Pork Producers Celebrate SCOTUS Ruling on WOTUS What happened: This…
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…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: SCOTUS upholds California Proposition 12, NPPC testifies on trade, NPPC backs passage of the Beagle Brigade Act, House Ways and Means Committee hosts field hearing on trade, ASF detected in Indonesia, U.S. pork exports increase in March and NPPC supports Torres Small for USDA Deputy…
Washington, DC, May 11, 2023 – Lori Stevermer, a Minnesota pork producer and President-Elect for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), testified before the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture as part of its hearing on “Stakeholder Perspectives on Agriculture Trade.” “Trade is vital to America’s pork producers, and exports…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: the importance of international trade, NPPC’s Stevermer to testify on agricultural trade, NPPC policy series for Hill staff, USTR meets with Indo-Pacific economic framework countries, shipping coalition asks Congress to address railroad storage fees, USDA to open 12 regional food business centers and congressional hearings…
WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2023) – In honor of World Trade Month, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is highlighting the important role international trade plays for U.S. pork farmers and the U.S. economy. “U.S. pork farmers have built a global reputation for providing domestic and foreign markets with high-quality, safe, and affordable pork products,”…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: ag groups want research funding in 2023 Farm Bill, Philippines explores FTA with United States, USDA forecasts small upticks in pork production and exports and West Coast Port labor talks continue. Take a deeper dive below. Ag Groups Want Research Funding in 2023 Farm Bill…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC submits letter to SEC, House Ag Subcommittee reviews USDA animal disease efforts, USDA APHIS ASF ad campaign wins an award, NPPC Q2 economic update and NPPC participates in NAFB Washington Watch’s Issues Forum. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC Submits Letter to SEC on…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 17, 2023 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released its second quarter pork industry economic update that provides a snapshot of top pork industry issues, current trends, and market conditions impacting pig farmers. 2023 Q2 key takeaways include: Pork production increased 2.3 percent through the first quarter, with the USDA now…