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…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC’s Stateler, Zieba attend WTO Public Forum 2025; NPPC comments on state laws with out-of-state impacts; and Hoskins, Hutchins confirmed as USDA undersecretaries. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC’s Stateler, Zieba Attend WTO Public Forum 2025 NPPC Comments on State Laws…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: more U.S. pork plants approved to export to China; Senate introduces its version of ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act; Brashears nominated to be USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety; and agriculture groups want U.S. funding for WTO to continue. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico but duty on China stays; 2024 U.S. pork exports top 2023’s record amounts; industry finalizes H5N1 response plan; Ag Secretary nominee Rollins unanimously voted out of Committee; Trump’s pick to head USTR has confirmation hearing; and NPPC’s Stevermer to Testify…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC comments on U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan; NPPC’s Stevermer, other ag leaders confer on policy, trade issues; Zeldin confirmed as EPA Administrator; RFK Jr. has confirmation hearings to be HHS secretary; Trump names nominees to fill key USDA positions; and NPPC hires Schaunaman to manage…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC applauds USDA purchase of more pork for food nutrition, assistance programs; NPPC’s Dr. Carr engages in Codex Commission; President’s budget requests funding for swine programs; USDA issues final ‘Product of USA’ labeling rule; and House Ag labor group recommends reforms to H-2A program. Take…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC commends packing plant line speeds extension; NPPC shines at AASV annual meeting; Vilsack again urges Congress to fix California Proposition 12; NPPC’s Zieba elevates global agriculture trade discussions at WTO Ministerial meeting; NPPC’s Formica participates in food policy discussion; and NPPC applauds Senate confirmation…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: EPA’s proposed wastewater regulation sparks concerns; NPPC participates in 13th annual antibiotics symposium; ag groups weigh in on WTO trade issues; support for tax credit for renewable fuel from methane; NPPC addresses pork industry issues at USMEF meeting; and FDA moves to withdraw use of…