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Concentration Not Affecting Pork Prices, Says NPPC

Published January 31, 2022

Pork prices are rising, but not from concentration in the meat packing industry. According to a report from the National Pork Producers Council, pork prices are increasing due to strong demand, high input costs and labor shortages. Concentration levels today…

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…

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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…

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Concentration Not Affecting Pork Prices, Says NPPC

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NPPC Outlines Policy Positions

NPPC Calls for Federal Response

U.S. Pork Industry Asking For China’s Tariffs to be Zeroed Out

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