National Pork Producers Council - NPPC
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.
The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration in a line of domestic pigs on Monday.
As African swine fever rages in Vietnam, the U.S. pork industry, through a $1.7 million USDA FAS grant, is studying the virus in real time as the disease breaks on farms across Vietnam. Here’s an update on the latest.
NPPC says it looks forward to working with the U.S. Trade Representative in 2021 on numerous trade-related issues, including the U.S. rejoining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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.
With the amount of pork that the U.S. is producing right now, trade and exports have never been more important, said AgriTalk’s Chip Flory during the Farmer Forum on Wednesday.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught the pork industry many lessons that National Pork Producers Council president-elect Jen Sorenson believes will help pork producers mitigate future challenges.
The National Pork Producers Council says it welcomes the idea of being added to the updated Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal (CPTPP), despite having bilateral trade deals with many of the countries.
It’s been a challenging year for everyone – in particular, hog farmers who encountered packing plant closures last spring. Perhaps that’s what makes this year’s “Give-A-Ham” campaign even more meaningful.
The Responsible & Efficient Agriculture Destination (TREAD) Act would give farmers and ranchers more flexibility when they are transporting live animals and perishable goods.
More than 125 pork producers head to Washington, D.C. this week to lobby Congress on industry issues.
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new proposal adjusts the rules around the amount of time truckers can drive their loads and the rest requirements between drives.
Producers were prepared well in advance for the storm.
Pork producers call for USDA oversight of gene-edited livestock.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalizes rule to exempt livestock producers from reporting routine emissions to state and local authorities.
Pork producers will find some relief in the near future from the impact of the U.S. trade dispute with China. On Thursday, the Trump administration announced a trade relief package for farmers.
NPPC seeks solution for historic China sales opportunity.
Trips to Washington DC with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and its Pork Leadership Institute (PLI) always offer enlightenment on current issues mixed with a comradery not seen in all industries. This spring’s trip was no exception.
Don’t panic, it’s been done before.
Nine resolutions and advisements adopted in March to prevent foreign animal diseases from entering the U.S.
Access to foreign markets hinges on compliance with new standards
Livestock farmers achieved an unprecedented victory when President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill Thursday afternoon.
A group of almost 60 business associations is urging Congress to exert more oversight of President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as the U.S. lurches closer to a trade war with China and other trading partners.
As reports of ASF make headlines around the globe, the U.S. pork industry continues to work together to keep this deadly virus of pigs out of the country’s swine herd. But the question remains, is it enough?
Two million hogs remain backed up on farms today. U.S. hog farmers face $5 billion in losses due to COVID-19. Hog farmers are in dire straits and need Congressional action now, experts say.
On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her plan to vote next week on the USMCA. That announcement was met with praise and optimism by ag industry groups and rural lawmakers alike.
More than 125 pork producers participated in the Spring Legislative Fly-in to talk trade issues with state and national leaders. Four central priorities remain to get the pork industry free access to foreign markets.
At the annual business meeting of the National Pork Producers Council, delegates adopted several important resolutions, including those that call on NPPC to strengthen measures to prevent foreign animal diseases.
Ask National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Vice President and Counsel Nick Giordano about the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on U.S. pork and his response is pointed and simple: “ouch!”