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…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
Beef, turkey, sheep and pork industry representatives all testified in favor of a stronger program to protect animals from disease, especially foot-and-mouth disease. The Hagstrom Report says the groups gave…
Brazil Meat Scandal an “Economic Embarrassment”
…were covered up by chemicals, as well as water and flour. Trade Associations for beef, pork, and poultry producers in Brazil say this could have a major impact on employment…
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…National Turkey Federation, Alexandria, MN Mr. Bob Buchholz, Region V Executive Board Representative, American Sheep Industry Association, Eldorado, TX Mr. David Herring, Vice President, National Pork Producers Council, Newton Grove,…
NPPC Farm Bill Priority: FMD Vaccine Bank
…subcommittee that pork producers want a Farm Bill that supports the U.S. pork industry rather than hinders its ability to continue producing safe, lean and nutritious pork for the global…
EU Pushing for Free Trade Agreements in Asia-Pacific Region
The European Union is pushing for free trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific region. The EU is aggressively moving forward on free trade talks in the region, and the National Pork…
March WASDE Report Released This Week
…300,000 bales. Total U.S. meat production is forecast to increase from last month as higher beef production will offset lower pork and turkey production. Broiler production is unchanged from last…
U.S. Red Meat Exports Strong in January
…Korea’s domestic pork prices have exceeded year-ago levels since late December due to a number of factors, including strong demand (especially for pork belly), relatively high domestic beef prices and…
Put COOL Into NAFTA Negotiations
An open markets advocate told the National Farmers Union’s political action committee that Donald Trump should make it a goal to re-establish country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for beef and pork during…
Administration Expected to Notify Congress on Redoing NAFTA
…One possible holdup is President Trump’s pick to head the Office of the Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. The National Pork Producer’s Council…
Agri View: Poultry Labor
…than beef or pork. Well now comes a report about what eating all of that chicken, turkey and eggs does for the national economy. Look at this. All together the…
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…
Starling Named Special Assistant for Agriculture
…to President Trump but an asset to agriculture across our great country,” Lee stated. National Pork Producers Council: Filling a position left vacant for most of the Obama administration, the…
Analysts Say Bacon Shortage Not Likely
Despite record low U.S. pork belly inventories, analysts say a bacon shortage is not likely. In early February, the Ohio Pork Council fueled alarms by publicizing that pork belly stocks…