WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the reconciliation package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “America’s pork producers are one step closer to more certainty with the House’s reconciliation bill passage, which includes necessary legislation…
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 12, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the recently released reconciliation package from the House Agriculture Committee.“America’s pork producers recognize and greatly appreciate the tireless efforts by congressional champions of farming and agriculture, especially Agriculture Committee Chairman…
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 12, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced a 90-day temporary tariff de-escalation on U.S. exports. “America’s pork producers are encouraged by the temporary tariff reduction agreement reached by the U.S. and China. We…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 8, 2025 — National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement after U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Food Security and Farm Protection Act, which averts a disastrous patchwork of contradictory state-by-state farm regulations that would…
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today extended deep appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to make permanent the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed program. “America’s pork producers thank U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for…
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce successful efforts to renew registrations of all 300+ U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities eligible to export to China. “U.S. pork producers now have maintained access and increased certainty to export their products to the 1.4-billion-person Chinese market,”…
ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2025 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship and Neil Dierks Scholarship at the National Pork Industry Forum. Sponsored in partnership with CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), these awards recognize exceptional university students dedicated…
ORLANDO, Fla., March 14, 2025 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) elected new officers and board members to lead the organization through the 2025-2026 term. These seasoned leaders will continue to advocate for policies benefiting U.S. pork producers, ensuring the industry’s growth, sustainability, and resilience on a national level. “The strength of NPPC lies…
ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2025 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces Dave Preisler as the recipient of the distinguished Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award. Established in partnership with the National Pork Board (NPB), this award honors state executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing the pork industry. Preisler’s 28-year tenure as…
ORLANDO, Fla., March 13, 2025 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is proud to announce the induction of Dr. Howard Hill into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2025 National Pork Industry Forum. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to advancing the pork industry. “Dr. Howard Hill has been…
