National Pork Producers Council - NPPC
John Parker’s lasting impact on the U.S. pork industry and Virginia’s agricultural community was honored during the National Pork Industry Forum.
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.
A pork industry panel delves into the latest updates on the National Swine Health Strategy at the 2026 National Pork Industry Forum. Here are some of the takeaways.
Pork producers are among many praising the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 through the House Committee on Agriculture. Supporters say its provisions will move the needle for farmers, ranchers and rural Americans across the country.
Ohio pig farmer Duane Stateler reflects on his year as president and the family legacy that drives his passion for the industry.
Industry experts unveil a bold 11-step road map to finally achieve a world without PRRS. By applying hard-won lessons from the eradication of pseudorabies, this strategy challenges the industry to overcome its “belief gap” and secure a healthier future for the national herd.
The pork industry is securing its future by turning passionate graduates into high-impact leaders through an innovative, three-part rotational immersion program. Read the full story to see how these rising stars are building the “village” of support needed to tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges.
Minnesota Pork Board recognizes the Terry and Sylvia Wolters Family as this year’s Family of the Year award recipient.
New trade agreement with Taiwan eliminates barriers and expands market access for U.S. beef and pork exports.
To combat the devastating economic impact of domestic diseases like PRRSV, the pork industry is developing a collaborative, producer-led strategy to focus on industry-wide swine health.
The new class includes 19 individuals from across the country in an effort to cultivate leaders who will champion the industry and advocate for its continued success.
The Waters Advocacy Coalition says new definitions provide much-needed clarity and transparency while better preserving the states’ primary role in regulating water resources and land use within their boundaries.
The National Pork Producers Council supports quick passage of a new farm bill that fixes the problems caused by Proposition 12 and continues to advocate for the year-round needs for labor in the pork industry.
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.
China’s failure to meet its Phase One Agreement commitments has limited U.S. agricultural exports to the Asian nation over the past five years, National Pork Producers Council says.
In comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, NPPC listed 22 countries and the European Union as having varying tariff and/or non-tariff barriers limiting U.S. pork exports.
President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China reached a trade and economic deal that includes suspending retaliatory tariffs set in March.
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.
Pork products offer incredible nutritional value, yet they are at risk of being labeled as an “ultra-processed food,” while other foods lacking nutritional value, may evade the classification.
As PORKtober kicks off, it’s easy to get lost in the noise of fall. Between harvest, school activities and preparing for winter, there are a lot of things on everyone’s to-do list. Here are three messages you need to hear this month.
Extraterritoriality, specifically addressed by the country’s founders in the U.S. Constitution, is driving up costs for farmers and prices for consumers, NPPC says.
From bacon-lined walls to serious chats about Farm Bill 2.0, pork producers made a lasting impact in Washington, D.C.
The Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy is a good first step toward recognizing the nutritional value of meat after years of misguided policies attacking meat consumption, Meat Institute says.
The future of our industry depends on the passion and commitment of the next generation, says NPPC president Duane Stateler.
NPPC joins other stakeholders to work with EPA to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.
When activists are again successful at persuading a state to adopt anything different than Prop 12’s housing requirements, the wholesale revision of farm practices and contracts will start all over again.
They survived the farm crisis of the 1980s, overcame industry challenges and quit their day jobs in the late 1980s to focus on building their dream — Brenneman Pork — into a legacy.
Furlow will bring his experience in the Pork Industry Immersion Program supporting efforts to advance the industry’s priorities on Capitol Hill, into his new role serving Iowa producers.
“It begs the question — if producers are paying more, and consumers are paying more, who is winning?” said Glenn “GT” Thompson, committee chairman.
The Save Our Bacon Act reaffirms livestock producers’ right to sell products across state lines without interference from arbitrary mandates, says U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.