Ag groups are continuing to push back against the coming implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have petitioned the…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…Other groups to issue notices of support for the nomination include the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “NPPC congratulates Michael Regan on his nomination….
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…against the implementation of Prop 12. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are also challenging the measure in court. The suit that was…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
(NPPC) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) misrepresentation of a gene edited livestock research project is its latest stall tactic designed to rationalize a regulatory grasp on an…
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
…additional agricultural inspectors represents a top priority for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “For more than a year, NPPC has advocated for more agricultural inspectors at our borders,” said…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…supporter of corn growers and committed to getting USMCA across the finish line.” Source: National Corn Growers Association NPPC Applauds Senate for Overwhelmingly Approving USMCA (NPPC) — The U.S. Senate…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…will be a huge boost to the American trade economy.” For more information from USTR on the agreement, click here. NPPC Welcomes Phase-One Trade Deal with China; Urges Elimination of All…
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called Impossible Foods’ naming convention for its plant-based products designed to mimic real pork a brazen violation of labelling law. Citing law…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…information sharing and other trade rules among the three nations related to agricultural biotechnology and gene editing. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation NPPC Applauds Senate Committee Approval of USMCA (NPPC)…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…the National Pork Producers Council. “For more than a year, NPPC has advocated for an increase in the number of agricultural inspectors at our borders,” said NPPC President David Herring,…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Mexico Approves USMCA Revisions; NPPC Calls for Congressional Vote This Year (NPPC) — Mexico approved U.S. changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, paving the way…