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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…

Prop 12 Priority

Published November 18, 2024

Congress must pass legislation to fund the federal government beyond December 20 or agree to another continuing resolution. The chore list for Congress during the lame-duck session also includes the National Defense Authorization Act, funding for Ukraine, and disaster legislation.…

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…

Dietary Guidelines Called ‘Out-of-Touch’ and ‘Elitist’

Published October 23, 2024

U.S. consumers are not eating enough vegetables, but the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee advises Americans to eat fewer starchy vegetables. The National Potato Council said this conclusion is not supported by nutritional science and will only confuse consumers. Meat groups…

CAFOs in Court

Published October 7, 2024

The U.S. Appeals Court in San Francisco rejected a lawsuit that sought significant changes to the rules governing concentrated animal feeding operations. The activist group called Food & Water Watch, wanted to change the burden of proof for potential violations…

UN Takes Action on Antimicrobial Resistance

Published September 27, 2024

The United Nations General Assembly approved a declaration to step up global efforts to fight antimicrobial resistance. The UN puts the focus on stewardship programs and strengthens the role of veterinarians on the farm. There had been proposals to mandate…

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…

Pork Industry Impacts Economy

Published July 24, 2024

The National Pork Producers Council released an economic contribution report which includes the significant impact America’s pig farmers have on the agricultural and general economy. The pork industry contributes over $62 billion annually and supports over half a million jobs…

Healing Still Needed

Published June 8, 2024

Increasing retail pork prices might lead some Californians to regret their vote on Proposition 12. "I'm not sure that consumers have made the connection with what they're seeing at the grocery store and what they voted on back in 2018,"…

Farm Bill Needs to Get Done

Published June 7, 2024

With all the challenges facing the industry, National Pork Producers Council Assistant Vice President of Domestic Policy Chase Adams says Congress needs to get a farm bill done sooner rather than later. "I don't know how it gets done; I…

Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Council

NPPC Praises Line Speeds Decision

Prop 12 Priority

No Safety Concerns for Consumers

Dietary Guidelines Called ‘Out-of-Touch’ and ‘Elitist’

CAFOs in Court

UN Takes Action on Antimicrobial Resistance

Addressing Prop 12 in the Farm Bill

Pork Industry Impacts Economy

Healing Still Needed

Farm Bill Needs to Get Done

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