Articles tagged under: National Pork Producers Council
NPPC Highlights Policy Priorities
Published August 20, 2018
The National Pork Producers Council has launched a campaign to increase awareness about the issues facing the U.S. pork industry. In addition to a swift resolution to the ongoing trade dispute, the NPPC wants full funding for a Foot-and-Mouth Disease…Agriculture at the Table for U.S.-China Trade Talks
Published June 11, 2018
Just over a week ago, Agricultural Trade Ambassador Gregg Doud was part of the Trump Administration’s team in China. On Thursday, Doud was in Des Moines and offered an insider’s look at those negotiations to members of the National Pork…Mexico’s Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Pork
Published June 6, 2018
On Tuesday, Mexico imposed an immediate 10 percent tariff on U.S. pork legs and shoulders. A 20 percent tariff will go into effect July 5. Mexico opened a tariff-free quota for pork imports from other countries. The National Pork Producers…Appeal Expected in Nuisance Lawsuit
Published April 30, 2018
A large hog farm in North Carolina plans to appeal a nuisance case in which neighbors complained about odor and noise problems. A federal jury awarded the compensatory damages of $750,000 and punitive damages of $50 million. The National Pork…Farm Groups React to House Farm Bill
Published April 18, 2018
The approval of the farm bill in the House Agriculture Committee received praise from many of the largest farm organizations. The bill’s passage was also an opportunity for these groups to highlight policy priorities. The National Association of Wheat Growers…