Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Council
National Pork Producers Council Launches USMCA Campaign
Published November 7, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign this week to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Called ‘It’s Pork O’Clock Somewhere,’ the campaign features pork dishes made possible by the USMCA and facts…Livestock Groups Want FMD Vaccine Bank Soon
Published October 2, 2019
The U.S. livestock industry wants the USDA to start moving forward on establishing a Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine bank immediately. In the 2018 Farm Bill, $150 million was assigned for the project. National Pork Producers Council Chief Veterinarian Liz…U.S. Pork Industry Pleased with Japan Agreement
Published September 25, 2019
The U.S. pork industry is pleased with the signed trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. The National Pork Producers Council says once implemented, the agreement signed today puts U.S. pork back on a level playing field with competitors in…Trade Agreement Would ‘Level the Playing Field’
Published August 26, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased with the progress in the U.S. and Japan trade discussions, saying it will level the playing field with international competitors. Japan is the top market for U.S. beef…HSUS Lawsuit Dismissed
Published August 26, 2019
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Humane Society of the United States against the National Pork Producers Council. The activist group challenged the National Pork Board’s 2006 purchase of the ‘Pork: The Other White Meat’ trademark…Livestock Industry Testifies on the Tough Economy
Published July 16, 2019
Trade, farm labor, food safety and African swine fever were all addressed during a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on the state of U.S. livestock and poultry economies. National Pork Producers Council President David Herring told lawmakers restricted market access due…Pork Leadership Institute Includes North Dakotan
Published June 7, 2019
The Pork Leadership Institute has wrapped up its latest year of training. Pavel Danil is a Romanian, who came to the U.S. ten years ago through an exchange program and has now made North Dakota his home. Through the Pork…USDA Boosts Efforts to Prevent U.S. ASF Outbreak
Published May 16, 2019
The USDA says it will implement additional measures to help U.S. pork producers monitor for African swine fever. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will be working with the swine industry on testing. The National Pork Producers Council is…World Pork Expo 2019 Canceled
Published April 10, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council announced the 2019 World Pork Expo has been canceled. The decision comes as African swine fever continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia. Currently there is no vaccine for the disease, prompting…