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NPPC and a coalition of livestock and farm groups filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking a federal judge to reject activist challenges to the EPA’s regulations exempting livestock farms from filing reports on routine air emissions associated with manure storage and handling.
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led 21 other states in supporting the appeal of a district court ruling that upheld Massachusetts’s radical pork ban.
What’s the reality of a post-Proposition 12 America where every link in the food supply chain is impacted by new financial burdens imposed on pork producers?
The pork community is in the crosshairs right now for the animal rights extremist community. Here’s what you need to know.
Animal rights extremists continually attempt to gain access to farms and facilities by any means necessary – and oftentimes that comes with a lack of biosecurity measures like proper clothing and sanitizing.
In November, Denver residents will cast their vote on a plan to ban slaughterhouses in the city.
In the second State of the Pork Industry Report, Cara Haden, Randy Kuker, Adam Annegers and Brad Eckberg compare Q2 2024 sow and grow-finish performance data to what they are seeing in the barns.
Technological advancements continue to shift the pork industry. While not new to producers, data is integral to furthering sustainable pork farming.
NPPC applauds the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for updating its FAQ document to provide much need clarity concerning the treatment of ground pork under Question 3.
Pork producers and allied industries across the value chain gathered at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisc., for the 28th annual National Pork Industry Conference.
Environmental researcher Frank Mitloehner says it’s time farmers recognize sustainability is just another word for stewardship, and sharing that message is important to consumers.
While there has been some hope new markets created by Prop 12 would provide additional premiums to producers, it’s prudent any potential short-term gains do not distract from the long-term dilemma these laws present.
The National Pork Producers Council joined forces with American Farm Bureau Federation to garner support from 900+ agricultural stakeholders supporting the federal fix to Prop 12 to be included in the 2024 Farm Bill.
If the worst-case scenario happens and animals need to be depopulated in an effort to contain and eradicate a disease, how would the pork industry respond? Here’s a look at the difficult discussion around depopulation.
The breathtaking views of Guanajuato, Mexico, weren’t easy to leave behind, but she knew her children deserved better than what she could provide them there. So, she took a chance on a new life. This happened next.
The impact of depopulation incidents on employee mental health can’t be discussed enough, says veterinarian Randy Jones.
On average, retail California pork prices have gone up by 20% since July 1, 2023, when Proposition 12 was fully implemented. A new study shows pork prices are surging. What does this mean for California consumers?
Summer Doty hasn’t saved anyone from a burning building or led an army into battle. She hasn’t jumped into the path of an oncoming train. Still, the work she does at Islercrest Farms is proof not all heroes wear capes.
Today, people are more curious than ever about where their food comes from. How can we better tell our story and take away the mystery?
The nation’s pork producers are feeling the fallout of California’s Proposition 12. AgDay’s Michelle Rook said this is a huge blow to the nation’s pork producers, especially when it comes to interstate commerce.
Training your employees to identify illness and lameness early can improve sow longevity. Here are 4 tips to incorporate in your operation.
When Trish Cook, past president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, joined 20 Iowa pig farmers on a trip to California to see the effect of Proposition 12, she wasn’t surprised by the amount of chaos it’s created.
A North Carolina pork producer and NPPC’s Holly Cook presented to members of Congress on the economic and on-farm impacts of California Proposition 12 and Massachusetts Question 3. Here’s why it matters.
Animal rights groups like the Humane Society of the United States and The Accountability Board are taking their plight to public-facing companies. Brands need to prepare for attacks, says Animal Agriculture Alliance.
Why would a farm convert to become California Proposition 12 compliant? It’s a fair question that Phillip Hord, president of Hord Family Farms in Bucyrus, Ohio, continues to ask himself.
H-2A. J1. TN. Don’t be intimidated by this short list of visa worker programs, Dianne Bettin says. They connect U.S. farms with access to “amazing people with great work ethic.” Why should you consider them?
Ag nuisance cases in Iowa may be down for now, but Eldon McAfee, attorney with Brick Gentry P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa, warned producers not to let their guard down and to strive to be good neighbors.
There will be chaos in the U.S. meat marketplace without congressional action on California’s Prop 12 law that tightened animal welfare requirements for pork products sold in the state, says U.S. Secretary of Ag Vilsack.
Matt England, president and CEO of Triumph Foods, is thrilled on the progress a federal judge’s ruling has brought for the pork industry, but he says it’s more meaningful than just pigs and pork chops.
From innovative ideas and encouraging conversations to powerful networking and frank discussions, the Ohio Pork Congress was a huge success. Here are top takeaways from the powerful line-up of speakers.