Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2026) – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are proud to announce the Class of 2026 for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI), a premier program designed to equip pork producers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead the industry forward. This year, 19…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 7, 2026 – The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which encourage Americans to “consume a variety of protein foods from animal sources, including eggs, poultry, seafood, and red meat.” “America’s…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 5, 2026 — Molly O’Connor rejoins the National Pork Producers Council as director of federal affairs in the Washington, D.C., public policy office. “NPPC is pleased to have Molly O’Connor join the government affairs team. Molly brings a strong record of legislative advocacy, staff leadership, and coalition management across Capitol Hill and…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “Congratulations to Julie Callahan on her Senate confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator, a vital…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 4, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see Dr. Jeremy Pittman, respected pork industry member and active NPPC director, recognized and congratulates him on being inducted into the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame. Pittman joins a prestigious group of nearly 100 influential leaders. “Dr. Pittman’s leadership of the U.S.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement on behalf of the pork industry in response to the White House fact sheet on the latest U.S.-China trade relations. “In a win for U.S. agriculture and America’s pork producers, China has suspended its retaliatory…
Des Moines, Iowa. Nov. 3, 2025. The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is proud to announce the establishment of the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence (USPCE) Swine Legacy Scholarship. For 20 years, the USPCE served as a vital public-private partnership that united…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2025 – In ongoing discussions with the Trump administration ahead of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans release, the National Pork Producers Council has formally expressed concerns regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s forthcoming definition of “ultra-processed foods,” which could be damaging for consumers of pork products. As FDA formulates a definition…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2025 – In answer to the National Pork Producers Council’s consistent engagement with his administration, President Trump has signed trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, with the Malaysia portion having enormous economic potential for America’s 60,000+ pork producers. “America’s pork producers are grateful to President Trump for increasing market access for U.S.…
Des Moines, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) – The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Neil Dierks Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship honors Neil Dierks, the longtime CEO of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and recognizes his…