…trade war. The list of proposed tariffs by China on U.S. imports also includes a 25 percent tariff on U.S. pork. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Retaliations to Harm U.S. Ag
…and even ethanol, along with U.S. pork. The National Pork Producers Council says the tariffs by China will hurt the rural economy. Last year, the U.S. pork industry exported $1.1…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…we are very concerned about retaliation resulting from the tariffs announced yesterday. China is an important market for U.S. pork. With about a billion dollars’ worth of pork going to…
Farmers for Free Trade: Tariffs Make American Farmers a Target
…American farmers could face an immediate tax. Other reports from China have said that American pork and sorghum exports could also be in the bullseye. “Nobody wins in a trade…
Chinese Retaliation On U.S. Pork Exports Will Harm The Rural Economy
The National Pork Producers Council warned that possible Chinese tariffs on U.S. pork could have a significant negative impact on rural America. China has indicated it will impose the duties…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…animal drugs, including generic animal drugs, which are used to support the agency’s approval and market introduction programs. The National Pork Producers Council supports the reauthorization effort, as the group…
Celebrating National Poultry Day
…in the 16th century. Chicken consumption in the U-S increased during World War II due to a shortage of beef and pork. Chicken and turkey are lower in fats and…
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
…The National Pork Producers Council strongly supports the legislation, which is similar to a bipartisan bill introduced last month in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., and Jim…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted livestock haulers an additional 90-day waiver from a regulation that could have a negative effect on animal well-being. The National Pork…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…sugar, oilseeds, ethanol, biodiesel, beef, pork and poultry. Important to understand results of the analysis, the model made conservative assumptions, including an assumption that the biodiesel tax credit would be…
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…to be higher in 2018, thanks to robust early-year demand. No change is forecast for beef exports. The pork import forecast looks higher because of expected demand strength, while pork…
Celebrating National Meatball Day
…turkey, a mix of ground beef and pork, or even ground deer meat. Meatballs have both nutritional benefits and deficits. Though they often are high in fat and sodium, meatballs…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…for Competitive Steel and Aluminum Trade this week. The coalition includes industrial and agriculture groups, such as the National Pork Producers Council, The American Soybean Association and U.S. Wheat Associates….
Paraguay Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
…pork producer from Johnstown, Ohio. “This is welcome news for America’s pork producers.” While the South American country is a modest consumer of pork, there is potential for U.S. pork…