WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 24, 2026 – National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from Washington County, Iowa, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a pork purchase for federal food assistance programs under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935. “More high-quality, wholesome and nutrient dense…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 6, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council’s President Rob Brenneman, a pork producer from Washington County, Iowa, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s farm bill failed to move forward. “When Congress passes a new farm bill, it must include the ask of America’s…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC’s Marotz, Zieba on Trade Mission to Philippines; Producers Want Uniform National Food Ingredient Regulations; and NPPC submits follow-up comments on AGOA to USTR. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC’s Marotz, Zieba on Trade Mission to Philippines Producers Want Uniform…
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: NPPC weighs in on FDA review of important food additive; and ag organizations back Sonderling as labor secretary. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Weighs in on FDA Review of Important Food Additive Ag Organizations Back Sonderling as Labor Secretary…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council, representing America’s 60,000-plus pork producers, applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA) for his introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, which incorporates NPPC recommendations that allow producers to utilize the H-2A visa program. “Agriculture needs a strong—and reliable—workforce. For pork producers, one…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: Senate Agriculture Farm Bill discussion draft lacks Prop. 12 fix; NPPC leads farm coalition asking Senate to include Prop. 12 language in farm bill; and revisions to livestock insurance programs take effect July 1. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Senate…
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 23, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council, which represents America’s 60,000-plus pork producers, led a coalition representing millions of agriculture producers in calling on Senate Agriculture Committee leaders to include in the final 2026 Farm Bill a solution for California Proposition 12 and the impossible patchwork of state laws it promotes.…
