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 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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 4, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today thanked President Trump for signing into law the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, said, “The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 1, 2025 – The Senate passed by a slim margin—with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tiebreak—its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It includes many provisions important to pork, among them tax and animal health language. National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, said,…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC applauds animal health legislation in House, Senate; House funding bill includes provisions beneficial to producers; Senate confirms Vaden as USDA deputy secretary; Agriculture secretary questioned on Prop. 12, MAHA, animal disease research; ag groups urge State Department to keep agricultural offices; and NPPC hires staff…
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2025 — National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the inclusion of NPPC’s animal health priorities in the Senate Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation package. “America’s 60,000+ pork producers thank Chairman Boozman for fighting to include vital animal health legislation in the reconciliation…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: WOAH adopts international standard for ASF vaccines; groups ask White House to support International Ag Institute; and NPPC’s 37th annual World Pork Expo a big success. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update! WOAH Adopts International Standard for ASF Vaccines Groups Ask White…
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the reconciliation package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “America’s pork producers are one step closer to more certainty with the House’s reconciliation bill passage, which includes necessary legislation…
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…