Here’s a quick overview of the latest headlines from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) as U.S. pork policy, advocacy, and trade discussions continue to shape the industry.
🚨 NPPC Responds to MAHA Report
NPPC President Duane Stateler pushed back against the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s critical report on modern farming practices, calling it misguided and exclusionary. Stateler urged the administration to support farmers and ensure agriculture has a voice in food policy decisions.
🏛️ Legislative Wins in House-Passed Ag Bill
The House narrowly passed a reconciliation bill that includes key NPPC priorities, such as:
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Expanded foreign animal disease prevention
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Increased pork export market funding
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Permanent tax benefits for producers
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Support for feral swine eradication and equipment expensing flexibility
NPPC continues to press for a complete Farm Bill solution, including a fix to California Prop 12.
🌎 Global Collaboration: NPPC at Mexican Pork Congress
NPPC officers and staff joined the Intercontinental Congress of Pork Producers in Mexico. Key topics included trade policy, biosecurity, animal welfare, and Brazilian pork exports. President-elect Rob Brenneman participated in a panel on animal welfare.
✅ USDA Nominees Advance
Luke Lindberg’s nomination for USDA Under Secretary for Trade advanced in the Senate Ag Committee. NPPC also endorsed Dudley Hoskins (Marketing & Regulatory Programs) and Dr. Scott Hutchins (Research, Education & Economics) during recent hearings.
📋 Environmental Standards Session at WPX
NPPC will host a session at World Pork Expo (June 5, 9 AM, Room A2) to gather input on revising the Good Environmental Livestock Production Practices (GELPP) standards. Producers and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
🧠 Mental Health Awareness in Ag – May 29
The U.S. Senate designated May 29 as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to shine a light on the mental health challenges producers face. NPPC applauded the move, emphasizing support for farmers during both good times and uncertainty.
👀 What’s Next
📍 World Pork Expo returns June 4–5 in Des Moines, IA.
📍 Capital Update will pause for Memorial Day and resume the week of June 7.
🔗 Visit SwineWeb.com for ongoing NPPC coverage, policy developments, and insight into issues shaping the U.S. pork industry.
