Last week, swine veterinarians from around the country flew into Washington, D.C. to lobby Congress to secure funding for foreign animal diseases (FAD) prevention in the 2023 Farm Bill. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the subject matter experts highlighted was the importance of the “three-legged stool”, which includes the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB), National Animal Health Laboratory Network …
Watching the Grain Market Sell-Off
Traders continue to watch what is happening with the grain trade. As Mark Oppold reports, some wonder just how low is too low. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NPPC Statement on California Proposition 12 Implementation Modification
Proposition 12 was scheduled to be implemented in California on July 1st, but after concerns from many in the industry about various challenges, an extra six months of additional relief for products in the supply chain was granted. After this, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) CEO Bryan Humphreys released a statement saying: “It is welcome news to America’s pig farmers and consumers …
USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy. “Consumers should be able to trust …
USMEF Pleased with Tentative Agreement at West Coast Ports
Good news this week for U.S. red meat exporters concerning the West Coast ports. Wednesday night, the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has announced a tentative agreement on a six-year contract. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s John Herath has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Broad-Based Growth for April Pork Exports; Beef Exports Trend Lower
Exports of U.S. pork, during the month of April, saw gains in a wide range of markets. That’s according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). But, beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago, despite the fact export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months. …
NPPC Speaks Up on Policy Priorities at World Pork Expo
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) hosted a policy panel this week at the 2023 World Pork Expo. NPPC board officers and experts discussed the pork industry’s current priorities vital to protecting producers’ livelihoods and ensuring pork production remains a pillar of the U.S. economy. NPPC President Scott Hays says, “Advocating for reasonable public policy, expanding exports, protecting our animals from foreign …
35th World Pork Expo Coming This Week
The World Pork Expo returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines June 7-9. Presented by National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), this year’s event will mark a major milestone for the world’s largest pork-specific trade show. Pork producers and industry professionals will be able to celebrate 35 years of the event with the best programming, educational seminars and networking opportunities in …
Bill Would Make Feral Swine Eradication Program Permanent
A group of Senators recently introduced the “Feral Swine Eradication Act” to extend it for five years and make a pilot program permanent that would eliminate wild hogs to safeguard public health and protect agricultural crops and lands and wildlife habitat. Those Senators include Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA). Similar legislation was also introduced in the U.S. House. …
NPPC Applauds USDA Pork Purchase
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased with the recent news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed plans for a Section 32 purchase of $50.1 million of pork for distribution to various food nutrition and assistant programs. Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make commodity purchases, entitlement purchases, and disaster …