…interim final rule, comments on which now are due by March 24. NPPC is most concerned with the latter, which would broaden the scope of the Packers and Stockyards Act…
Trump Urged To Start Trade Talks With Japan
…trade agreement with Japan. In a joint letter transmitted to the White House, NCBA and NPPC asked the president “to initiate free trade agreement negotiations with nations in the Asia-Pacific…
NPPC Hails Trump U.K. Trade Announcement
…and the entire U.S. economy,” said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “We’re pleased that it will work for a stronger trade relationship with the United…
Maintaining Pork Exports to Canada, Mexico Critical
…pursue trade discussions with the two countries. “As far a pork is concerned, the trade deals with Canada and Mexico have been tremendous for U.S. pork producers,” said NPPC President…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…has struck a balance between protecting the environment and protecting the livelihoods of farmers and business owners,” said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “Everyone, particularly…
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…was cleared by the Office of Management and Budget Wednesday, the last step before becoming final. “This parting gift from Agriculture Secretary [Tom] Vilsack is not welcomed,” said NPPC President…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…the Other White Meat” trademarks to the National Pork Board. NPPC sold the trademarks to Pork Board for $35 million dollars, financed over 20 years, making the annual payment $3…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…PSA cases. (Such actions currently are state court matters.) Dierks “I can’t imagine a more devastating regulation on an industry,” said NPPC CEO Neil Dierks. “The rule, which creates legal…
NPPC Joins Groups Urging Court To Nix WOTUS
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) joined dozens of other agricultural organizations, businesses and municipalities in asking a federal court to throw out a Clean Water Act rule that would…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…sent to OMB would have a negative effect on the pork industry, from producers to packers and ultimately consumers,” said NPPC CEO Neil Dierks. “While the specifics of the actual…
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…to the EU’s demands on reciprocal access and on protections for products labeled with geographical indications. NPPC says the future of TTIP is now more uncertain. Last month, EU trade…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…rule – that would restrict the buying and selling of livestock. “TPP, the FMD vaccine bank and the GIPSA rule are critically important issues for our industry,” said NPPC President…
NPPC, Farm Bureau Win FOIA Case Against EPA
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its release to environmental groups of personal information on tens of thousands of farmers. In late 2015, a U.S. district court dismissed the NPPC-Farm Bureau…
Human Brain Evolution Not Possible Without Eating Meat
…a vegan diet is less land intensive, NPPC says reducing the amount of meat products does not necessarily free more land for cultivation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…