In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC’s Stateler: Prop. 12 has negative impacts Congress can fix; concerns raised about classifying foods as ‘ultra-processed’; NPPC weighs in on proposed swine inspections rule; resolve trade dispute with China, NPPC urges White House; new beneficial tax provisions to take effect Jan. 1; and UN shipping organization…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: USDA’s Market News, meat inspections continue during shutdown; ag organizations urge Congress to end government shutdown; and applications being accepted for pork industry’s Dierks scholarship. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! USDA’s Market News, Meat Inspections Continue During Shutdown Ag Organizations Urge…
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 weekly recap: 100+ pork producers lobby lawmakers on legislative priorities; MAHA Commission strategy shows signs of listening to pork producers, still requires education; trade associations back Callahan for USTR ag negotiator role; groups urge Congress to develop, pass new farm bill; and applications for pork industry college scholarships being…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: pork industry backs investigation of Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices; EPA sticks with existing effluent regulation for packing plants; Risk Management Agency issues guidance on ‘subsidy capture’; review finds wholesale pork reporting critical to producers; and USDA to take action to increase number of veterinarians. Take a deeper…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: U.S., EU reach framework agreement on trade deal; bill introduced to make increased line speeds program permanent; New World Screwworm movement concerns U.S. livestock industry; USDA offers free RFID ear tags for sows, show pigs; pork producers take advantage of state agricultural events; NPPC calls proposed farm…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: District court upholds air reporting exemptions; NPPC weighs in on upcoming MAHA strategy; Senate confirms Lindberg for top USDA trade job; USDA updates NPPC on efforts to deal with feral swine; U.S., EU reach agreement as tariffs are raised on Canadian exports; and Capital Update on modified…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC testifies on impacts of California Proposition 12, Rep. Hinson introduces Prop. 12 fix; U.S. gets trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam; Hoskins, Hutchins USDA nominations advance; and Capital Update on modified schedule during congressional recess. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Senate bill funds USDA agencies important to animal agriculture; USTR’s Callahan nominated for chief ag negotiator job; hearing examined role of lab network in protecting agriculture; NPPC supports legislation to boost farmers’ mental health; NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2025 National Pork Industry Conference; and House to…