WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2024 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for again extending the New Swine Inspection System line speed trials through Jan. 15, 2025. Processing facilities will enroll in a modified time limited trial, which will include a study to evaluate the impact…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC meets with Tennessee lawmakers on mRNA vaccines; NPPC says there’s ‘no legitimate reason’ for farm emissions reporting rule; coalition backs Bentzel for Federal Maritime Commission; and U.S. agriculture had trade deficit in fiscal 2023. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC meets with Tennessee lawmakers…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Vilsack urges Congress to fix California Proposition 12; U.S. pork exports set new record in 2023; Ag Census shows fewer, older farmers running bigger farms; NPPC urges Supreme Court to hear case on CWA discharge permits; NPPC leads coalition asking EPA to scrap proposed rodent…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC secures vaccine use policy win at NASDA meeting; coalition calls for extended comment period on proposed EPA rule; NPPC celebrates Japanese emperor’s birthday; NPPC mourns death of former USDA Under Secretary, Iowa Agriculture Secretary. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC secures vaccine use policy…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC advocates for clear labels for ‘fake meat’; NPPC wants Miscellaneous Tariff Bill renewed; bipartisan legislation aims to safeguard U.S. agriculture from cyberattacks; House lawmakers launch Ag Trade Caucus; U.S. secures positive outcomes at Codex meeting; Canada raises trade concerns about USDA labeling rule and…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC takes stand as U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in federal regulations case; EPA proposes new packing plants effluent limits; and lawmakers propose two-year freeze on mandated H-2A wages. Take a deeper dive below. U.S. Supreme Court Tackles Federal Regulations Case | EPA Proposes Limits…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC voices concerns on environmental justice proposals; Congress approves another CR as new farm bill future uncertain; tax bill would increase deductions for farmers; deadline approaching for USDA export promotion funds; and Biden offers nominee for deputy U.S. trade representative. Take a deeper dive below.…
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 18, 2024 — Steph Carlson has joined the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) as assistant vice president (AVP) of state and national relations. In her role, she will serve as the primary NPPC point of contact for state pork organizations. Carlson will be based in Des Moines, Iowa. “Steph’s wealth of…
In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: California Prop. 12 now in full effect as NPPC continues to look for solutions; NPPC comments on FDA antibiotics proposal; and U.S. pork exports could top 2021’s record amount. Take a deeper dive below. California Prop. 12 now in full effect as NPPC continues to…
In 2018, California activists passed Proposition 12, which made it illegal to sell pork in that state from hogs born to sows raised in pens that don’t meet California’s arbitrary standards. This law could cost us and my fellow Illinois hog farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars to comply – at a time when we’re…