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…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…of U.S. facilities that are eligible to export meat and dairy products, approving more than 2,000 American beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and dairy facilities for exports. USDA’s Food Safety and…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…products, $50 million in turkey products, $50 million in potatoes, and $35 million worth of strawberries. USDA will also be purchasing $30 million in pork, chicken and catfish products. A…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…AFBF proposes that USDA should begin purchasing dairy, beef, pork, and poultry products to be distributed in food and nutrition programs. Other suggestions include creating a voucher program through the…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…for more U.S. beef to be exported to China. Other trade progress includes expanded market access for U.S. poultry and pork products. In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19,…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
…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 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
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…