Mother Nature is wreaking havoc on global ag again. This time she’s being aided by man-made conditions, including supply chain disruptions, a war in Ukraine, worldwide inflation, and extremist activists’ schemes.
With competing interests and a finite amount of dollars, most lobbyists don’t expect more than one or two successes among the dozens of “asks” they make around the various spending bills. But not NPPC. Not now.
Trade remains crucial to the continued success of the U.S. pork industry. In any given year, U.S. pork producers ship product to more than 100 countries.
Many challenges face U.S. ag due to the pandemic, but the highest priorities are maintaining the continuity of the nation’s food system while preserving essential worker safety measures across the supply chain.
As the dust settles on a difficult 2020, the National Pork Producers Council is gearing up for a busy 2021. A new administration and congressional turnover means educating policymakers about pork producer priorities.
