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

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC’s Stevermer shares stage with Agriculture Sec. Vilsack in USDA roundtable; NPPC helps set export promotion priorities for USMEF; NPPC weighs in on oversight of emerging biotechnology; NPPC’s Johnson participates in food policy conference; and National Trade Estimate Report details barriers to U.S. exports. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC’s Stevermer shares stage with Agriculture Sec. Vilsack in USDA roundtableNPPC helps set export promotion priorities for USMEFNPPC weighs in on oversight of emerging biotechnologyNPPC’s Jo ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC leads bipartisan discussion on implications of Prop. 12, Question 3; USDA’s latest Hogs and Pigs Report portends positive 2024; coalition weighs in on proposed effluent guidelines for meat packers; NPPC participates in HHS Healthy People 2030 initiative; swine veterinarians tour National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC leads bipartisan discussion on implications of Prop. 12, Question 3USDA’s latest Hogs and Pigs Report portends positive 2024coalition weighs in on proposed effluent guidelines ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: NPPC applauds USDA purchase of more pork for food nutrition, assistance programs; NPPC’s Dr. Carr engages in Codex Commission; President’s budget requests funding for swine programs; USDA issues final ‘Product of USA’ labeling rule; and House Ag labor group recommends reforms to H-2A program. Take a deeper dive below. NPPC applauds USDA purchase of more pork for food nutrition, assistance programsNPPC’s Dr. Carr engages in Codex CommissionPresident’s budget requests funding for swine programsUSDA issues final ‘Product of USA ..read more

In this week’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Friday recap: Producers approve traceability resolution at annual meeting; SEC climate rule victory a relief for agriculture producers; USDA issues final Packers & Stockyards Act rule; NPPC’s Formica says EPA’s WOTUS rule still problematic for farmers; NPPC installs new officers, elects board; and pork industry leaders recognized at Pork Industry Forum. Take a deeper dive below. Producers approve traceability resolution at annual meetingSEC climate rule victory a relief for agriculture producersUSDA issues final Packers & Stockyard ..read more