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.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: study shows USMCA helps lower food prices; 2026 first quarter U.S. pork exports trending upward; and Iowa Pseudorabies outbreak contained to one farm. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! Study: USMCA Helped Lower Food Prices 2026 First Quarter U.S. Pork Exports…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC urges producers to prepare for New World screwworm; North American agricultural, food groups urge renewal of USMCA; House approves ag funding bill with important producer provisions; FSIS to remove inspection requirement with food safety risk; NPPC, others file brief in Ohio feral swine law…
DES MOINES, IA, June 3, 2026 — Advocacy experts from the National Pork Producers Council explained how targeted strategies deliver policy wins, beneficial regulatory reforms, and better market access for producers during a live panel discussion at the 2026 World Pork Expo today. From Washington, D.C., to our states’ capitals, the panel unpacked how policy work…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC weighed in on FDA food chemicals assessments; NPPC says AGOA countries must give the U.S. market access; agriculture groups want input on regulating prediction markets; May 29 designated ‘Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day’; and World Pork Expo set for June 3-4. Find out…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House passes farm bill with Prop. 12 fix with bipartisan support; appropriations bill would fund swine health improvement plan; NPPC wants approval of technology to combat NWS; bill to improve coordination on animal disease outbreaks introduced; and NPPC’s Marotz, Johnson attend NAFB’s Washington Watch. Find…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2026 – America’s 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, from all states celebrated House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill. On an impressive, bipartisan 224-200 vote, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 included 100% of the National Pork Producers Council’s policy requests—including a very significant section that provides…
