Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Council
The Economic Consequences of Prop 12
Published August 3, 2023
National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Lori Stevermer said the swine industry has four priorities in this farm bill; trade, animal health, labor and Proposition 12. Regarding Prop 12, Stevermer said "there should be no way that the people in California tell…Breakeven Levels Move Higher for Pork Producers
Published July 28, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council has released its third quarter pork industry economic update. The report cites California Proposition 12 and its wide-ranging impact on the swine industry. Breakeven levels are nine percent higher than one year ago and have…A Temporary Fix for Pork Producers
Published June 22, 2023
The extension of California's Proposition 12 implementation may be helpful in the short-term, but National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Lori Stevermer says there are still a lot of issues going forward. One of the concerns is the potential patchwork of…Policy Priorities for Pork
Published June 8, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council leadership outlined policy priorities to kick off World Pork Expo. Topics included trade, the prevention of foreign animal diseases and an agricultural labor shortage. California’s Proposition 12 was cited as an issue that will impact…Court Decision Comes at a Challenging Time for the Industry
Published May 14, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says the Supreme Court ruling on California's Proposition 12 comes at a tough time for producers. “We are facing high input costs and some of the most challenging economic times the pork…NPPC ‘Very Disappointed’ in SCOTUS Decision
Published May 14, 2023
The Supreme Court refused to overrule the will of California voters. “We are very disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion,” said Scott Hays, president, National Pork Producers Council. “Allowing state overreach will increase prices for consumers and drive small farms…Prioritizing Animal Health
Published April 25, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council is prioritizing animal health during its farm bill discussions. NPPC Science and Technology Legal Counsel Andrew Bailey hopes to see the expansion of current programs including the vaccine bank, the national animal disease preparedness and…Hall of Fame Honors for Hog Slat Founder
Published March 13, 2023
Hog Slat owner and founder Billy Herring was inducted into the National Pork Industry Hall of Fame. Hog Slat is the largest contractor and manufacturer of swine equipment in the United States. Outgoing National Pork Producers Council President Terry Wolters…Hays Succeeds Wolters
Published March 13, 2023
Missouri farmer Scott Hays is the new president of the National Pork Producers Council. Hays succeeds Terry Wolters of Pipestone, Minnesota. Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota is the new NPPC president-elect. Todd Morotz of Minnesota was also elected to the…