In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: House Agriculture Committee approves 2024 Farm Bill with 100% of NPPC priorities; Ag groups support congressional fix to Proposition 12; USTR urged to press South Africa to lift pork import restrictions; NPPC’s Zieba participates in WITA panel on 301 tariffs; World Pork Expo set for June 5-6; and Capital Update on hiatus next week. Take a deeper dive below. House Agriculture Committee approves 2024 Farm Bill with 100% of NPPC priorities | Ag groups support congressional fix to Proposition 12 | USTR urged to press South Africa ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce the U.S. House Agriculture Committee has passed their 2024 Farm Bill, which supported all of producer’s farm bill requests, including a  federal fix to the host of Prop. 12 issues plaguing producers and consumers. “The 2024 Farm Bill is a golden opportunity to address a top issue for pork producers across the country – California Prop. 12 – and I’m pleased to see the U.S. House Agriculture Committee seize the opportunity to stop a potential 50-state patchwork of differing on-farm regulations ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2024 – The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined forces with the American Farm Bureau Federation to garner support from 900+ agricultural stakeholders supporting the federal fix to California Prop. 12 to be included in the 2024 Farm Bill. Laying out robust arguments in a letter to U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) on Prop. 12’s damaging implications, the coalition highlighted the following: Marketplace mayhem: S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned the House Agriculture Committee that un ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Pork producers showcase industry at “Ag on the National Mall”; NPPC speaks up for producer priorities at USDA “Farm to Fork” meeting; and U.S. pork exports mixed in March, up for first quarter of 2024. Take a deeper dive below. Pork producers showcase industry at “Ag on the National Mall” | NPPC speaks up for producer priorities at USDA “Farm to Fork” meeting | U.S. pork exports mixed in March, up for first quarter of 2024 Pork Producers Showcase Industry at ‘Ag on the National Mall’ What happened: NPPC, in partnership with ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Senate, House Ag Committees issue farm bill frameworks; NPPC’s Zieba represents U.S. pork in Taiwan trade negotiations; USDA previews new school nutrition guidelines to include meat for breakfast; USDA to raise user fees for Quarantine and Inspection program; NPPC participates in NAFB’s ‘Washington Watch’; and USDA to require cattle to use electronic ID ear tags. Take a deeper dive below. Senate, House Ag Committees issue farm bill frameworksNPPC’s Zieba represents U.S. pork in Taiwan trade negotiationsUSDA previews new schoo ..read more

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., released the following statement on today’s Farm Bill developments. “The Biden Administration and Congressional Republicans agree that Congress must correct the market chaos caused by California Proposition 12. This misguided initiative burdens American consumers with higher pork prices and jeopardizes the livelihoods of our nation’s pork producers. NPPC calls on Congress to pass a robust farm bill that protects producers and consumers from this dangerous law and appreciates Chairman Thomps ..read more

In this week’s NPPC Friday recap: NPPC says FTAs key to supply chain resilience; NPPC Pork Alliance meeting held in Des Moines; study highlights hog pricing trends, importance of USDA’s Livestock Mandatory Reporting; NPPC monitoring bird flu’s jump to dairy cows; and World Pork Expo set for June 5-6. NPPC says FTAs key to supply chain resilience | NPPC Pork Alliance meeting held in Des MoinesStudy highlights hog pricing trends, importance of USDA’s Livestock Mandatory ReportingNPPC monitoring bird flu’s jump to dairy cowsWorld Pork Expo set for June 5-6 NPPC Says FTAs Key to Supply Chain Re ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC leads the charge asking USTR to ‘recommit’ to aggressive trade agenda; NPPC’s Dr. Johnson represents U.S. pork at Codex meeting on contaminates in foods; personnel moves bolster NPPC’s public policy profile; USDA Swine Contract Library highlights usage, improvement opportunities; USDA holds Data Users’ Meeting following NASS program change announcements; and Tai testifies on Administration’s 2024 trade agenda. Take a deeper dive below.  NPPC leads the charge asking USTR to ‘recommit’ to aggressive trade agenda | NPP ..read more

Washington, D.C., April 17, 2024 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce several staff updates to enhance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Andy Curliss will join the organization as vice president of strategic engagement, effective April 22, 2024. In this new role, Curliss will lead a range of efforts focused on expanding the reach and influence of the U.S. pork industry. “As our industry evolves due to changing policies and economic challenges, we are excited to welcome Andy back to Team Pork,” said Bryan Humphreys, NPPC CEO. “With his in-depth a ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: pork producers push priorities with members of Congress; Agriculture Chair Thompson says Farm Bill will move in May; Iowa pork producer attends Japan prime minister’s congressional address; U.S. pork exports continue to surge in 2024. Take a deeper dive below.  Pork producers push priorities with members of Congress | Agriculture Chair Thompson says Farm Bill will move in May | Iowa pork producer attends Japan prime minister’s congressional address | U.S. pork exports continue to surge in 2024 Pork Producers Push Prior ..read more