Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Counci
California’s Prop 12 Has Impact Nationwide
Published June 1, 2021
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued its proposed rules for implementing Proposition 12. This initiative imposes animal housing standards that will have implications throughout the country. The National Pork Producers Council is warning the costs to implement…NPPC Outlines Policy Positions
Published April 16, 2021
The National Pork Producers Council has outlined its legislative priorities. The focus includes the expansion of market access to Vietnam, meaningful labor reform and the prevention of foreign animal diseases. The NPPC hosted a virtual legislative fly-in this past week.NPPC Calls for Federal Response
Published May 12, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council is seeking immediate federal assistance to deal with a financial disaster due to COVID-19. Even with plants opening up, the NPPC estimates up to 10 million hogs will have no place to go over the…U.S. Pork Industry Asking For China’s Tariffs to be Zeroed Out
Published November 27, 2019
Trade is an important piece of the puzzle for the U.S. pork industry. National Pork Producers Council Global Government Affairs Vice President and Counsel Nick Giordano says President Trump and his trade team understand the opportunity presenting itself in the…