Cook Added to NPPC DC Staff
Holly Cook is the new staff economist for the National Pork Producers Council. Previously, Cook interned for Decision Innovation Solutions, the National Pork Board and the Office of Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.
Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Council
Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers
The National Pork Producers Council has launched a new campaign highlighting the need for labor reform. With a theme of ‘Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers,’ this public relations effort demonstrates the role of foreign-born workers within the U.S. pork industry.…
Dierks Announces Retirement Plans
National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks will retire by the end of 2021. The NPPC Board of Directors has already started the search for a new CEO, with the goal of having someone in place by the end of…
Johnson, Hagadorn and Grassley Call for an Appeal
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is urging USDA and the Justice Department to appeal a recent federal court ruling that will reduce line speeds at pork processing plants. Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are also behind…
Swine Industry to Suffer Losses With Slower Line Speeds
At the end of next month, pork planting plants will need to slow down line speeds. A federal court invalidated a provision in the USDA’s swine inspection rules that allowed faster line speed. An analysis by Iowa State University Economist…
Little Reliable ASF Information Coming From China
African Swine Fever remains an ongoing problem in China. National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks says it’s hard to know the full extent of the issue. "One industry advisor says they don't believe anything that's published, they just watch…
New NPPC President Outlines Short-Term Policy Priorities
The National Pork Producers Council established key short-term policy priorities during the National Pork Industry Forum. The newly elected president, Jen Sorenson, says worker safety is especially important in COVID. "Meatpacking facilities alone have invested $1.5 billion to ensure worker…
National Pork Producers Council Comments on Gene Editing Rule
The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments to the USDA this week on a proposed rule for gene editing in livestock. In those comments, the council said the U.S. has been at a disadvantage compared to others like the European…
Farm Groups Congratulate Vilsack’s USDA Nomination
Farm groups are congratulating former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for his nomination to lead the USDA. The National Pork Producers Council said they look forward to working with Vilsack to expand exports, strengthen biosecurity and ensure other foreign animal…
NPPC Seeking Additional COVID-19 Aid for Industry
The National Pork Producers Council is seeking more federal assistance for farmers dealing with a backlog of hogs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Vice President and Counsel of Global Government Affairs Nick Giordano said the request is open-ended, but could…
