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We Need Congress to Support Rural America—Not Hollywood Voters, NPPC Says
Experienced farmers, credible veterinarians, the president of the United States, and state and federal government officials on both sides of the aisle continue to speak up and defend the freedom to farm by fixing California’s misguided Prop 12.
April 24, 2026 02:17 PM
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Industry
New Pork Producer Leadership to Shape National Advocacy Efforts
Meet the newest members and returning members of one of the pork industry’s most influential organizations.
March 09, 2026 09:37 AM
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Industry
Parker Honored with Paulson-Whitmore Award as Distinguished State Executive
John Parker’s lasting impact on the U.S. pork industry and Virginia’s agricultural community was honored during the National Pork Industry Forum.
March 06, 2026 08:18 AM
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Industry
NPPC Inducts Pork Industry Titans to Hall of Fame
The National Pork Producers Council inducted Ken and Julie Maschhoff and Sam Carney into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum.
March 06, 2026 08:46 AM
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Industry
NPPC Welcomes Back O’Connor as Director of Federal Affairs
After serving as an international trade intern, Molly O’Connor returns to NPPC with more than a decade of experience in federal government relations and food and agriculture policy.
January 05, 2026 11:59 AM
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Industry
Inaugural USPCE Swine Legacy Scholarship Honors Two Decades of Industry Advancement
This endowed scholarship program will award three $5,000 scholarships annually, two to undergraduate students and one to a graduate or professional track student. The program is expected to continue for the next 40 years.
November 03, 2025 03:28 PM
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Education
2026 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship Applications Open
The future of our industry depends on the passion and commitment of the next generation, says NPPC president Duane Stateler.
September 09, 2025 07:56 AM
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Ag Policy
U.S. Senate Delivers Wins for Pork Producers in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The legislation fully funds measures and programs that help prevent, prepare for, and respond to foreign animal diseases.
July 01, 2025 09:55 PM
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Ag Policy
NPPC Urges Canada to Exempt U.S. Pork from Retaliatory Tariffs
The U.S. exported more than $850 million of pork to Canada in 2024, while that country sent $1.7 billion of pork to the U.S.
March 24, 2025 04:58 PM
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Industry
NPPC Elects New Leadership to Guide Pork Industry Forward
Members bring decades of experience and a commitment to advancing and defending the interests of U.S. pork producers.
March 14, 2025 06:07 PM
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