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Policy Priorities Outlined at Pork Forum

Published March 14, 2025

The National Pork Industry Forum was held in Orlando. "A new farm bill and a new administration in the White House have also seen plenty of talk. "The number one thing I think as we're going through, especially with the…

NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

Published February 14, 2025

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against the new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas," said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…

Advocating for Pork Producers

Published April 30, 2024

With the farm bill dominating the focus in Washington, D.C., National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer is committed to advocating the needs of the swine sector. "It's an important bill to us," said Stevermer. "The funding for the animal…

Working on a Farm Bill Solution to Prop 12

Published April 9, 2024

National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer, who farms at Easton, Minnesota, said Prop 12 continues to be a legislative priority. "We are looking to the farm bill as a federal solution for Prop 12. That's what the Supreme Court…

Resolution to Enhance Swine Traceability

Published March 7, 2024

U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country’s live swine traceability system at the National Pork Industry Forum. Incoming National Pork Producers Council President and Minnesota farmer Lori Stevermer says traceability has been a priority for the industry…

The Impact of Prop 12 and Question 3

Published January 1, 2024

Enforcement is now underway for California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Pork sold in California will have to come from farms that are audited and certified as Prop 12-compliant. The Massachusetts rule is similar, but it also includes pork…

A Stressful Time in Hog Business

Published November 27, 2023

Hog prices have not been enough to offset the high cost of production. The stress has been felt throughout the swine industry. “We’ve seen the steepest losses in the industry in more than 20 years," said Holly Cook, economist, National…

Proposition 12 Brings Burden to Consumers and Producers

Published May 15, 2023

In a ballot initiative like California Prop 12, National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Stragegist Michael Formica says consumers are likely not aware of what this will actually mean for animal welfare, but will soon see impacts at grocery stores.…

Prioritizing Animal Health

Published April 25, 2023

The National Pork Producers Council is prioritizing animal health during its farm bill discussions. NPPC Science and Technology Legal Counsel Andrew Bailey hopes to see the expansion of current programs including the vaccine bank, the national animal disease preparedness and…

Tariffs Take Their Toll on the Pork Business

Published June 6, 2018

This past week, Mexico imposed tariffs on U.S. pork. That’s on top of a 25 percent additional duty implemented by China on April 2. Both of these moves are retaliation for the U.S. duties on steel and aluminum imports. National…

Articles tagged under: NPPC

Policy Priorities Outlined at Pork Forum

NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

Advocating for Pork Producers

Working on a Farm Bill Solution to Prop 12

Resolution to Enhance Swine Traceability

The Impact of Prop 12 and Question 3

A Stressful Time in Hog Business

Proposition 12 Brings Burden to Consumers and Producers

Prioritizing Animal Health

Tariffs Take Their Toll on the Pork Business

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