Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Council

Minnesotan Elected to NPPC Officer Team

Published Yesterday

The National Pork Producers Council has elected new officers for 2026-2027. Rob Brenneman of Iowa is the new president. Todd Marotz of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, was elected vice president. Marotz is the chief production officer for Wakefield Pork.
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Pork Producers Back Plan to Curb Prop 12

Published February 18, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s Farm Bill 2.0 proposal included updates that would overturn or severely limit California’s Prop 12 impact on out-of-state producers. National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler said the move would greatly reduce costs…
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NPPC Hires O’Connor

Published January 5, 2026

Molly O'Connor is the new director of federal affairs for the National Pork Producers Council in Washington, D.C. O'Connor began her career with NPPC as an international trade intern in 2011. Most recently, she was the director of federal government…
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From Beans to Pork

Published May 30, 2025

American Soybean Association Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Wendy Brannen has moved to a similar role at the National Pork Producers Council. Brannen will be the vice president of communications and marketing for the NPPC.
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Remembering the Man Behind the Message

Published April 29, 2025

A respected voice in agricultural communications and an advocate for the pork industry has passed away. Charles ‘Charlie’ Harness, 90, died April 25 at a hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In the mid-1960s, Harness served as the media relations manager…
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Minnesotan Elected to NPPC Board

Published March 17, 2025

The National Pork Producers Council elected three new board members, including John Anderson of Belgrade, Minnesota. Adam Krause of Clear Lake, South Dakota was elected to the NPPC nominating committee.
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HOF Honors for Hill

Published March 13, 2025

Dr. Howard Hill has been inducted into the National Pork Producers Council Hall of Fame. Hill is known for pioneering work in veterinary diagnostics and disease eradication. In 1994, Hill joined Murphy Farms as director of veterinary services. From 2000…
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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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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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