Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “While U.S. pork producers are committed to supporting human health and nutrition with safe, wholesome, and nutritious protein –…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico but duty on China stays; 2024 U.S. pork exports top 2023’s record amounts; industry finalizes H5N1 response plan; Ag Secretary nominee Rollins unanimously voted out of Committee; Trump’s pick to head USTR has confirmation hearing; and NPPC’s Stevermer to Testify…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC comments on U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan; NPPC’s Stevermer, other ag leaders confer on policy, trade issues; Zeldin confirmed as EPA Administrator; RFK Jr. has confirmation hearings to be HHS secretary; Trump names nominees to fill key USDA positions; and NPPC hires Schaunaman to manage…

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 29, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President-Elect Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin to serve as Administrator to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  “Pork producers appreciate and need the freedom to farm without overregulation, while at the same time respecting our environment and natural resources. As leaders in sustainability, pork producers have…

In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: agriculture secretary nominee Rollins commits to working on Prop. 12 fix during confirmation hearing; NPPC officers in Washington for Trump’s inauguration; and Trump calls for “robust and reinvigorated” trade policy. Take a deeper dive below. Capital Update Audio Version Now Available! Agriculture Secretary Nominee Rollins Commits…