Latest News From National Pork Producers Council

NPPC Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Animal Health Bill
NPPC Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Animal Health Bill

The legislation reauthorizes foreign animal disease prevention and management programs in the farm bill.

NPPC Announces This Year’s Winners of Annual Scholarships at National Pork Industry Forum
NPPC Announces This Year’s Winners of Annual Scholarships at National Pork Industry Forum

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced 12 scholarship winners at the National Pork Industry Forum, supporting college students pursuing careers in the U.S. pork industry.

NPPC Announces New Organizational Pathway for Change
NPPC Announces New Organizational Pathway for Change

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) announced the culmination of a strategic planning and repositioning effort to drive momentum in shaping the future for the next generation of pork producers.

SEC Extends Comment Period on Climate-Reporting Rule
SEC Extends Comment Period on Climate-Reporting Rule

The NPPC applaudes the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the comment period on its reporting requirements proposal on climate change-related information.

A Look at the World Pork Expo's Educational Seminar Line-up
A Look at the World Pork Expo's Educational Seminar Line-up

World Pork Expo attendees can choose from 10 free seminars at this summer's Expo, June 8 to 10.

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Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program Eligibility Broadened

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) modified the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) eligibility requirements to expand the interpretation of “spot market sales” and “sale to a packer."

Next Generation of Pork Industry Leaders Awarded College Scholarships
Next Generation of Pork Industry Leaders Awarded College Scholarships

National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) awarded scholarships to 10 college students who intend to pursue careers in the U.S. pork industry.

Forseth New NPPC Director of Animal Health
Forseth New NPPC Director of Animal Health

Montana native who grew up on the family’s farrow-to-finish swine operation, Dr. Anna Forseth will serve as NPPC's new director of animal health.

National Pork Producers Council Hires New Chief Executive Officer 
National Pork Producers Council Hires New Chief Executive Officer 

The National Pork Producers Council has chosen Bryan Humphreys as the organization’s new chief executive officer, effective Dec. 21, 2021, following the retirement of long-time leader Neil Dierks.

NPPC Inducts Al Deutsch into Pork Industry's Hall of Fame
NPPC Inducts Al Deutsch into Pork Industry's Hall of Fame

Al Deutsch, a longtime pork-industry stalwart who was instrumental in building the National Pork Producers Council’s Pork Alliance membership, was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame.

NPPC Applauds USDA Oversight of Gene-Edited Livestock

The Trump administration announced its intention for the USDA to have primary oversight over gene-edited livestock. NPPC has been a leading advocate for USDA regulatory oversight over the last two years.

NPPC Urges SBA to Remove Restriction on Lending Program
NPPC Urges SBA to Remove Restriction on Lending Program

U.S. pork producers, in dire straits as a result of COVID-19 and facing a collective $5 billion loss, are now being denied access the SBA Payroll Protection Program due to restrictive language, the NPPC says.

NPPC Elects New Officers, Board Members
NPPC Elects New Officers, Board Members

The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and members to its board of directors at its National Pork Industry Forum held in Kansas City, Mo, March 6.

NPPC: Impossible Pork Violates Labeling Law
NPPC: Impossible Pork Violates Labeling Law

The National Pork Producers Council cites law that prohibits the use of words that redefine pork as it has been known by consumers for centuries.

U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs

China represents single-greatest sales opportunity in U.S. pork history .

U.S. Pork Can't Afford Loss of Mexican Market
U.S. Pork Can't Afford Loss of Mexican Market

The National Pork Producers Council today asked the Trump administration to carefully consider the fallout from cutting off trade between the United States and Mexico.