Many agricultural groups are applauding the U.S. Supreme Court for their ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case. The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President and CEO Daren Coppock issued the following statement: “All of agriculture has been waiting for this ruling on defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The Court stated that the wetland under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA) must have ‘a continuous …
Livestock Producers Give Opinions on EPA Regulations
Representatives from livestock industries gave passionate responses when asked about Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations during a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing, Wednesday. “Can you speak to the detrimental effects these types of onerous rules have on livestock producers and how uncertainty in compliance costs trickle down to the American consumer,” asked Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04). The first response was from …
Bringing Together More Meat and Poultry Processing Potential
Two funding programs offered by USDA to eligible meat and poultry processors could help to expand the levels and capacity of processing across the country. Rod Bain has the story. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jenny Moffit, provides more details on the two new grant programs. Applications are being accepted through July 19th for two new USDA grants. Sponsored ContentCIR …
35th World Pork Expo Coming in June
The World Pork Expo is returning to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines for its 35th year 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 …
March Pork Exports Strong, Beef Shows Signs of Rebound
According to new data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021. And while below last year’s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October. March pork exports totaled 260,195 metric tons (mt), up 17% year-over-year and the ninth largest volume on record. Export value …
International Trade: Why It’s Important to U.S. Pork Producers
May is World Trade Month, and in honor of that, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is highlighting the important role international trade plays for U.S. pork farmers and the U.S. economy. “U.S. pork farmers have built a global reputation for providing domestic and foreign markets with high-quality, safe, and affordable pork products,” said Lori Stevermer, NPPC’s President-elect and pork producer from …
U.S. Pork Growing in the Japanese Market
National Pork Board (NPB) representatives recently met with two of Japan’s largest importers of U.S. pork and one of the country’s top retailers. NPB says the meetings were a sign of stronger partnerships and trust established in the market. One of Japan’s largest retailers committed to increasing their purchases of U.S. pork, replacing Canadian pork in the meat case. Also, …
U.S. Meat Production and Price Forecasts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released their April outlook for meat production, prices, and trade. Rod Bain notes the report provides a couple of tidbits regarding pork production and hog prices compared to the previous month. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NPPC Second Quarter Economic Update
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released its second quarter pork industry economic update that provides a snapshot of top pork industry issues, current trends, and market conditions impacting pig farmers. Some of the key takeaways include: “The United States is a worldwide leader in pork production and a significant contributor to the U.S. economy,” shared Duane Stateler, NPPC vice president and …
NPPC Urges Quick Passage of the Beagle Brigade Act
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is urging quick passage of the Beagle Brigade Act of 2023. The Act, H.R. 1480 and S.759, was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The legislation would provide permanent authorization for the USDA’s National Detector Dog Training Center. NPPC notes this is important as safe and reliable food production is critical to …