Pork producers are dedicated to protecting the environment and safeguarding the nation’s resources for future generations. In addition to being subject to federal and state environmental regulations, the pork industry has worked with all levels of government to develop science-based practices addressing use and management of valuable nutrients. The U.S. pork industry’s efforts over the past 50-plus years have seen it reduce its environmental footprint by 8%, using 75% less land, 25% less water and 7% less energy.
Regulation of navigable waters must be workable for agriculture, with clear definitions to make it easy for farmers to determine regulatory authorities.
Washington, D.C. Nov. 2, 2026 – For more than 20 years, hog and other livestock farmers have lived with uncertainty over what new federal permitting or reporting requirements could result…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: groups weigh in on WOTUS as EPA continues to fine-tune the definition; updates on pork trade with China; PFAS guidance…
In the weekly recap from the National Pork Producers Council: pork producers push lawmakers for Prop. 12 fix, farm bill, USMCA; new farm bill clears Senate Ag panel, ready for…
