In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: pork producers push lawmakers for Prop. 12 fix, farm bill, USMCA; new farm bill clears Senate Ag panel, ready for Senate vote; USDA buys pork for federal food nutrition, assistance programs; EPA proposes final ‘Waters of the United States’ rule; and lawmakers want ‘high-quality’ extension…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 – Nearly 150 pork producers from California to New York joined forces in Washington to advocate for their farms and livelihoods as the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry passed the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of Committee. “Our message to Congress is clear: Stop the patchwork nightmare…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC in Mexico City for USMCA talks; Senate committee passes childhood diabetes bill with problematic provisions for meat; House passes short-term funding measure; and pork producers take center stage at Ag Media Summit. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC in…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: producers urge Trump administration to improve USMCA; bill introduced to expand H-2A program to year-round workers; NPPC comments on improving pork trade with China; EPA, states, livestock groups ask court to uphold farms’ exemption from emission reporting regulation; FAA rule would restrict drone use around…
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 1, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council, which represents the interests of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers, released the following statement in response to the decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement in its current state. “Amidst the many uncertainties that come with pork production, trade has remained a bright spot for…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: study shows USMCA helps lower food prices; 2026 first quarter U.S. pork exports trending upward; and Iowa Pseudorabies outbreak contained to one farm. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Study: USMCA Helped Lower Food Prices 2026 First Quarter U.S. Pork Exports…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC urges producers to prepare for New World screwworm; North American agricultural, food groups urge renewal of USMCA; House approves ag funding bill with important producer provisions; FSIS to remove inspection requirement with food safety risk; NPPC, others file brief in Ohio feral swine law…
DES MOINES, IA, June 3, 2026 — Advocacy experts from the National Pork Producers Council explained how targeted strategies deliver policy wins, beneficial regulatory reforms, and better market access for producers during a live panel discussion at the 2026 World Pork Expo today. From Washington, D.C., to our states’ capitals, the panel unpacked how policy work…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House passes farm bill with Prop. 12 fix with bipartisan support; appropriations bill would fund swine health improvement plan; NPPC wants approval of technology to combat NWS; bill to improve coordination on animal disease outbreaks introduced; and NPPC’s Marotz, Johnson attend NAFB’s Washington Watch. Find…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2026 – America’s 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, from all states celebrated House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill. On an impressive, bipartisan 224-200 vote, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 included 100% of the National Pork Producers Council’s policy requests—including a very significant section that provides…
