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Facing tumbling hog values and fresh regulatory battles, pork leaders say relationship-building and bipartisan coalitions remain the recipe for federal progress.
Agricultural communities deliver stunning upset in Kansas Senate race, ending Republican dominance in the heartland amid economic anxiety.
Beyond party lines, the future of farm policy is on the ballot. Here is a look at the critical campaigns that will determine if rural America keeps its seat at the table.
RealClearInvestigations follows the money and public records behind the fight against congressional action on California’s Proposition 12, calling into question the campaign’s financing and leadership.
After 20 years of regulatory limbo, livestock producers no longer face the looming threat of industrial-style air permits based on obsolete data.
Led by Reps. Kaptur, Finstad and Davis, H.R. 10911 would establish permanent federal authority for the US SHIP program to certify herd health and safeguard the food supply.
Through targeted advocacy on federal dietary guidelines, ultra-processed food definitions and ingredient standards, the National Pork Producers Council is fighting to ensure sound science keeps nutrient-dense pork on American plates.
Candidates Jennifer Balkcom, Jamie Ager, and Travis Groo offer competing solutions for small-scale farming, H-2A guest worker visas, and long-term disaster recovery across Western North Carolina.
Dozens of ag champions and producers will leave Washington following the midterm elections. History suggests their firsthand experience won’t be easily replaced — leaving rural America’s voice hanging in the balance.
While the campaign frames its messaging around family farms and foreign ownership, industry groups warn of animal rights strategists driving the multi-million-dollar push to preserve Prop 12.
The legislation creates an on-farm processing exemption for small-scale farmers and ranchers, opening up affordable, direct farm-to-table meat sales.
Lawmakers aim for year-end deal as midterm elections loom.
Backed by more than 600 agricultural groups, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson details the urgent need for H-2A guest worker updates and his plan for year-end passage.
Legal expert Chris Schulte breaks down why a judge rejected the Department of Labor’s proposed wage percentiles and housing adjustments, as well as how the department could respond.
According to a new study, compliance costs from mandatory country-of-origin labeling would largely be passed to consumers, raising annual beef and pork prices by more than $1.1 billion.
The sweeping legislative package targets rapid corporate consolidation in the agriculture sector while forcing major food companies to provide fair wages and safer working conditions.
The National Pork Producers Council is backing a federal proposal to restrict unauthorized drone flights over agricultural sites to safeguard animal health and worker safety.
A united front and solid data help defend the pork industry against activist lawsuits.
Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 bolsters farm safety nets and updates conservation programs, but notably excludes Prop 12, E15 and pesticide labeling.
Controversy over California’s Prop 12 intensifies as advocacy group spends millions targeting lawmakers who support federal fix to state pork production standards.
By moving key support functions to Iowa and Georgia, the agency seeks to better align its scientific and administrative resources with the rural communities they serve.
As World Trade Month begins, international commerce remains a core economic pillar for American producers and the broader agricultural economy. Here’s why international markets are vital to pork.
In a major legislative milestone, the House-passed H.R. 7567 offers a roadmap for the next five years of American agriculture.
With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable.
Moving beyond punitive tariffs, NPPC suggests a roadmap for domestic supply chains that swaps trade barriers for tax credits and capital investment.
She didn’t follow a pre-paved path; she carved one. Discover how Dr. Anna Forseth’s Montana roots prepared her to lead national swine health policy through “unconventional” leadership.
Rusagro has shuttered three pig farms in the Belgorod region due to security risks, resulting in a decline in quarterly pork production.