Articles tagged under: Neil Dierks
Dierks to Receive USMEF Award
Published October 19, 2021
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is honoring National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks with its Distinguished Service Award. Dierks has been with NPPC since 1990 and will retire later this year. The award will be presented November 11 at…Dierks Announces Retirement Plans
Published June 4, 2021
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…Little Reliable ASF Information Coming From China
Published April 17, 2021
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…NPPC Seeking Additional COVID-19 Aid for Industry
Published July 22, 2020
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…U.S. Pork Industry Requests Help from USDA
Published April 15, 2020
The National Pork Producers Council is asking the USDA to help producers deal with the market challenges of the coronavirus. "We need more than $1 billion in pork purchases by the USDA to clear out a backed up meat supply,…