In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: one hundred-plus pork producers lobby lawmakers in Washington; updated data confirm California Prop. 12 raised prices, reduced consumption; NPPC leads comments on revised USDA conservation practice standards; USDA releases updated playbook on New World Screwworm; NPPC asks Treasury to extend comments on 45Z clean fuels…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2026 – Equipped with brand new retail and U.S. Department of Agriculture data reinforcing California Proposition 12’s detrimental impacts on both producers and consumers, 105 American pork producers from 23 states took to Capitol Hill, advocating for their livelihoods with federal lawmakers. Researchers at the North Dakota State University Agricultural Risk…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC board participates in White House Celebration of Agriculture; economic report on U.S. agriculture released; and USTR has more reforms for WTO. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! NPPC Board Participates in White House Celebration of Agriculture Economic Report on U.S.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: U.S., Ecuador finalize reciprocal trade agreement; U.S. pork exports start 2026 higher year over year; and NPPC to celebrate National Agriculture Day. Find out more below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! U.S., Ecuador Finalize Reciprocal Trade Agreement U.S. Pork Exports Start 2026 Higher Year…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: court rules NPPC and other farm groups may join Clean Water Act case; organizations urge USTR to renew USMCA trade deal; ag groups ask Trump to back Bechdol for top FAO post; and new farm bill is House Republicans’ top priority. Find out more below.…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: House Agriculture Committee passes bipartisan Farm Bill 2.0 with Prop. 12 fix; administration to continue aggressive ‘America First’ trade policy, chief ag negotiator thanks producers; NPPC installs new officers, elects members to board of directors; Maschhoffs, Carney inducted into NPPC Hall of Fame; former Virginia…
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 6, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2026-2027 term. These experienced leaders will guide NPPC’s advocacy efforts, advancing policies that support the growth, sustainability, and long-term resilience of the U.S. pork industry. “These leaders are stepping up at…
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 6, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council proudly announced the recipients of the 2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, the Neil Dierks Scholarship, and the inaugural U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE) Swine Legacy Scholarship during the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsored in partnership with…
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council is proud to announce the induction of Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum. This prestigious award recognizes individuals with a lasting impact on the industry because of their dedication…
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 5, 2026 — The National Pork Producers Council recognized John Parker as the recipient of the distinguished Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award, honoring his decades of exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the U.S. pork industry. This award was presented in partnership with the National Pork Board. A steady leader and collaborative…
