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…
Des Moines, Iowa (Jan. 13, 2025) – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the National Pork Board (NPB) are excited to announce the Class of 2025 for the Pork Leadership Institute (PLI), a premier program dedicated to equipping pork producers with the knowledge and skills to lead the industry into the future. This year,…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2025 – In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials through May 15, 2025.…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 6, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep foreign animal diseases, like African swine fever, out…
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish their responsibility to produce a new Farm Bill and an overdue federal solution for California Proposition 12. “Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill…
Congratulations to Ms. Rollins on her nomination as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. We look forward to collaborating with the next Secretary to address the challenges impacting our industry. Pork producers continue to rely on strong leadership to support agriculture and ensure the success of American farmers.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 22, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of S.759, the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “American agriculture relies on the National Detector Dog Training Center to prevent the introduction of foreign animal…