Pork producers run their operations using the latest production methods, precise feed rations, the best animal science, and the newest technologies and innovations to help them produce the safest, most nutritious pork. They also benefit from federal programs and fair federal regulations. Without them, producing pork can be a challenge. NPPC ensures that programs and policies help, not hinder pork production.
hog farms in the United States
hogs marketed annually
of hog farms in the U.S. are family farms
Agriculture is experiencing a severe labor shortage, and pig farm employment has declined since 2021, despite the industry’s high wages and competitive benefits. The industry is historically dependent on a range of foreign guest worker visa programs to help meet workforce needs, including the H-2A, TN, and J1 visa programs.
Read MoreAnimal health and maintaining consumer access to high-quality, affordable pork are top priorities for America’s pig farmers. California Prop. 12 opens a Pandora’s box of state regulatory overreach that threatens family farms across the country. This overregulation hurts farmers, increases costs for consumers, and compromises our nation’s food security.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C., March 5, 2026 – On behalf of American pork producers of all sizes, the National Pork Producers Council praised House Agriculture Committee passage of Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: U.S., Indonesia finalize reciprocal trade agreement; Trump turns to trade laws to maintain tariffs on imports; 2025 U.S. pork exports…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC hails proposed rule to allow faster packing plant line speeds; Thompson talks Farm Bill 2.0 with Illinois pork producers;…
