Capital Update – For the Week Ending Dec. 5, 2025
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: China failed to meet ‘Phase One’ commitments, says NPPC and other ag groups; 527 agriculture and business organizations voice support…
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Capital Updates: Weekly NPPC News
View All Capital UpdatesCapital Update – For the Week Ending Nov. 21, 2025
In this week’s recap from the National Pork Producers Council: NPPC President Duane Stateler comments on EPA’s proposed final ‘WOTUS’ rule; lawmakers ask USTR to ‘carefully’ examine changes to USMCA;…
Capital Update – For the Week Ending Nov. 14, 2025
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: government shutdown ends, as farm programs resume; agricultural producers to finally get workable ‘WOTUS’ rule; groups ask lawmakers to support international organizations;…
Press Releases
View All Press ReleasesNPPC Board Member Pittman Inducted into Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 4, 2025 – The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see Dr. Jeremy Pittman, respected pork industry member and active NPPC director, recognized and congratulates him on…
NPPC Statement on China Tariff Reduction
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 3, 2025 – National Pork Producers Council President and Ohio pork producer Duane Stateler released the following statement on behalf of the pork industry in response to the…
Applications Open for the Inaugural USPCE Swine Legacy Scholarship Honoring Two Decades of Industry Advancement
Des Moines, Iowa. Nov. 3, 2025. The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and education in the pork industry, is proud to announce the…
Videos
View All VideosMeet Duane Stateler, 2025–2026 NPPC President
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…
Outgoing 2024–2025 NPPC President Lori Stevermer
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…
NPPC 2024 Year In Review
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…