…personal information.” AFBF and NPPC filed the lawsuit in 2013 after EPA released a vast compilation of spreadsheets containing personal information about farmers and ranchers in 29 states who raise…
NPPC Asks USDA to Abandon GIPSA Rules
Citing grave concerns that they would “cause serious harm to the pork industry,” the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in comments submitted said the U.S. Department of Agriculture should not…
NPPC Farm Bill Priority: FMD Vaccine Bank
…testimony. “If this country ever had an FMD outbreak, it not only would devastate my farm and the whole livestock industry but the entire U.S. economy,” said NPPC Vice President…
EU Pushing for Free Trade Agreements in Asia-Pacific Region
…agreements with Vietnam and Singapore. NPPC, which strongly supported TPP, is urging the Trump administration to initiate bilateral free trade agreements with countries in the Asia-Pacific region, beginning with Japan,…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…transparent and fair for America’s farmers and ranchers.” National Pork Producers Council (NPPC): “America’s pork producers are very pleased that the president ordered EPA and the Corps of Engineers to…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…health. NSP will work closely with Pruitt and the EPA on regulations such as fuel pathways, pesticide regulations and registrations, and the Waters of the U.S. rule. “NPPC congratulates Scott…
GIPSA Rule Comment Period Extended
…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…