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In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC testifies on impacts of California Proposition 12, Rep. Hinson introduces Prop. 12 fix; U.S. gets trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, Philippines,…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Senate bill funds USDA agencies important to animal agriculture; USTR’s Callahan nominated for chief ag negotiator job; hearing examined role of…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Trump administration sues California over farm production mandates; One Big, Beautiful Bill becomes law; business groups weigh in on investigation into…
Protection from Patchwork Regulations a Win for Pork
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 – U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the Save Our Bacon Act to help save…
NPPC Leaders Testify before House Committee on Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2025 - Pat Hord, Ohio pork producer and vice president of the National Pork Producers Council, and…
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2025 —President Trump today nominated Julie Callahan to be the chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a move lauded by the U.S.…
Congratulations to Duane Stateler of McComb, Ohio on being elected president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for 2025-2026. His leadership will help drive NPPC’s mission forward, advocating for…
Thank you to Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota for her dedicated leadership as NPPC President in 2024-2025. Her commitment to advocating for pork producers has strengthened our industry and ensured…
In 2024, NPPC turned advocacy into action—securing trade wins, defending science-based veterinary care, and protecting producers' right to farm. From record-breaking trade successes to critical policy victories, we were the…