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…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 28, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council, representing America’s 60,000-plus pork producers of all sizes, applauds the House Rules Committee for keeping intact the Farm Bill 2.0, specifically language that provides regulatory relief for farmers across the country. “Pork producers thank Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Chairman GT Thompson for standing up…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 27, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation, representing more than 5 million members, led a coalition urging Congress to provide regulatory certainty for farmers across the country forced to comply California Proposition 12—and the impending patchwork of differing state laws that could ultimately impact prices for consumers.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC continues to apply pressure as House is set to vote on Farm Bill 2.0; veterinary groups renew support of Prop. 12 fix in House farm bill; NPPC asks administration to use caution in imposing 301 tariffs; and coalition says, fund ag export promotion programs.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2026 – A bipartisan coalition supports a farm bill that protects American farmers (and families seeking affordable food) from California’s overreach—but a handful of House members want to strip it out. They’re making claims that don’t match the record. Meanwhile, America’s 60,000-plus pork producers need immediate relief from a disastrous patchwork…
