…National Pork Producers Commission and the Livestock Market Association, the FMCSA issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration on March 18 which expands the original exemption definition. The Office of the Secretary…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases to the United States is our top priority,” President of the National Pork Producers Council David Herring said in a news release….
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
…grazing land with their activity. Today’s domestic pork belly isn’t too different from those earlier pigs, except leaner and less fatty. Commercial pork production has created a healthier animal, one…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
…a technology that will give them an edge over American agriculture. Source: National Pork Producers Council Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2025 Unlock Dairy Cow Success with…
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…
Making Salts from Herbs Growing in Your Garden
…fresh summer taste. Mint, when mixed with salt, makes a nice addition to cocktails such as margaritas and juleps. And, Sage and salt is wonderful on pork dishes. Basil, Cilantro,…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…National Pork Producers Council President David Herring. “We look forward to implementation of a trade deal that preserves zero-tariff pork trade in North America.” With the USMCA signing, industry experts…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…overwhelmingly approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, which, once implemented, will provide much-needed certainty for U.S. pork producers. “Ratification of USMCA has been a top priority for the National Pork…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…68 percent), while our competitor nations are assessed an 8 percent tariff, U.S. pork sales will be suppressed as China imports more pork from other nations.” U.S. pork producers have…
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
…Any adjective placed in front of the word pork can only refine it, not redefine it. It’s not pork. It’s not pork sausage. It can’t be labelled as such.” NPPC…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…pork that was exported from the United States and a similar percentage is expected in 2019. U.S. pork exports to Canada and Mexico support 16,000 U.S. jobs. Source: National Pork…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…of adequate pork supplies. U.S. poultry companies should be able to meet a significant portion of the demand in China to compensate for the pork shortage. About the Author Brian…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…issues surrounding the amount of influence that meatpackers have on livestock markets. The bill would also restore the mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef and pork. The Farm System Reform…
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,…