…animals that are sent to the United States to be fed out and processed. “America’s pork producers need congressional lawmakers to recognize the imminent harm our economy faces,” said NPPC…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
…of industry relations for NPPC. Hockman says American pig farmers have always been dedicated to raising healthy animals to ensure a safe food supply. He says farmers strategies includes using…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…of the court. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the decision. “This is a huge victory for farmers,” said NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage, a veterinarian and pork producer from…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. “NPPC played an active role throughout the five-plus years of negotiations,” said association President…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…which provides producers and meat packers transparent, accurate and timely national market information to make knowledge-based business decisions about selling and buying hogs,” said NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage, a…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
…to repeal the meat labeling requirements of COOL,” said NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage, a veterinarian and pork producer from Camden, S.C. “We need the Senate to do the same,…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
…disappointed that Japan continues to refuse to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade,” said NPPC President Dr. Howard Hill, a pork producer from Cambridge, Iowa, who pointed out that…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…NPPC President R.C. Hunt, a hog farmer from Wilson, N.C. “We are very concerned for farmers and with the ability of those opposed to modern livestock and poultry farms to…
Drought Fuels Feed vs Fuel Debate as 156 in Congress Weigh-In
…moment in time anyway. Stay tuned. Please CLICK BELOW LINKS to view/read reports (in .pdf format). NPPC: Lawmakers Ask EPA for Waiver American Coalition for Ethanol Statement about EPA Waiver…