Capital Update – For the Week Ending Feb. 13, 2026
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC’s Stateler hits Capitol Hill as House Farm Bill 2.0 drops; U.S., Taiwan finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. signs new…
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View All Capital UpdatesCapital Update – For the Week Ending Feb. 6, 2026
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: new trade deals concluded with Central American countries; Trump, India’s Modi finalize trade agreement; Vaden says USDA employees moving out…
Capital Update – For the Week Ending Jan. 30, 2026
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House Agriculture Farm Bill markup set for late February; and top Ag Committee democrat to run for governor. Take a…
Press Releases
View All Press Releases“Thank You, Chairman Thompson, for Standing Up for Pork Producers”
America’s Pig Farmers Appreciate Proposed Prop. 12 Fix in Farm Bill 2.0
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2026 – U.S. pork producers are one step closer to critical regulatory certainty—and consumers…
U.S. Pork Secures Taiwan Access After Decades-long Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2026 – In a key win for U.S. pork producers, President Trump has finalized a beneficial trade agreement with Taiwan, a direct result of the National…
Leading the Herd: Introducing the Pork Leadership Institute Class of 2026
Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2026) – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are proud to announce the Class of 2026 for the…
Videos
View All VideosMeet Duane Stateler, 2025–2026 NPPC President
Congratulations to Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio on being elected president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for 2025-2026. His leadership will help drive NPPC’s mission forward, advocating for…
Outgoing 2024–2025 NPPC President Lori Stevermer
Thank you to Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota for her dedicated leadership as NPPC President in 2024-2025. Her commitment to advocating for pork producers has strengthened our industry and ensured…
NPPC 2024 Year In Review
In 2024, NPPC turned advocacy into action—securing trade wins, defending science-based veterinary care, and protecting producers' right to farm. From record-breaking trade successes to critical policy victories, we were the…