Articles tagged under: Lori Stevermer

Agricult-HER: Lori Stevermer

Published March 21, 2025

Lori Stevermer and her husband Dale farm at Easton, Minnesota. Lori has also spent over 30 years in the animal nutrition business in sales and marketing. This past week, Lori wrapped her year as president of the National Pork Producers…
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NPPC Asks Congress to Intervene on Prop 12

Published February 27, 2025

In testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee, National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer said American Agriculture is being put at risk by California’s Proposition 12 "which has increased farmers' operating cost, created business uncertainty, and raised pork prices at…
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Uncertainty for 2025

Published February 12, 2025

2024 was a good year for pork producers and their profitability. "As we look at 2025, there may be some uncertainty on the national level," said Lori Stevermer, president, National Pork Producers Council. "There's a lot of discussion about tariffs…
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NPPC Praises Line Speeds Decision

Published January 12, 2025

USDA”s Food Safety and Inspection Service has extended the New Swine Inspection System’s increased line speed trials through mid-May of this year. The National Pork Producers Council called this a win. “Pork producers appreciate USDA’s thoughtful and thorough approach to…
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No Safety Concerns for Consumers

Published November 4, 2024

With the first case of H5N1 in swine confirmed in swine, the National Pork Producers Council has a message for consumers. “There is no concern about the safety of our pork supply,” said Lori Stevermer, president, NPPC. The Oregon case…
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Addressing Prop 12 in the Farm Bill

Published September 16, 2024

Farm groups were in Washington, D.C. this past week, stressing the importance of getting a farm bill done this year. “It’s vitally important for us as pork producers,” said Lori Stevermer, president, National Pork Producers Council. “It addresses Prop 12…
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Fighting for Our Future

Published June 6, 2024

The National Pork Producers Council reviewed farm policy during a forum at World Pork Expo. NPPC President Lori Stevermer likes what she sees in the House Agriculture Committee farm bill. "Everything that we asked for we got," said Stevermer. "Whether…
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Advocating for Pork Producers

Published April 30, 2024

With the farm bill dominating the focus in Washington, D.C., National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer is committed to advocating the needs of the swine sector. "It's an important bill to us," said Stevermer. "The funding for the animal…
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Working on a Farm Bill Solution to Prop 12

Published April 9, 2024

National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer, who farms at Easton, Minnesota, said Prop 12 continues to be a legislative priority. "We are looking to the farm bill as a federal solution for Prop 12. That's what the Supreme Court…
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Resolution to Enhance Swine Traceability

Published March 7, 2024

U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system at the National Pork Industry Forum. Incoming National Pork Producers Council President and Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer says traceability has been a priority for the industry…
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