Jenny Araquistain, Author at Oregon Pork

NPPC Applauds the Philippines’ Decision to Import More Pork April 7, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 2021 – To combat rising pork prices and stabilize supplies, the Philippine government announced today it will provide more market access for pork imports. Securing better access to the Philippines market has been a top, long-term trade priority for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “Since 2019, the Philippines has been […]

For the Week Ending March 5, 2021 March 5, 2021

HOUSE BILL INTRODUCED TO ADDRESS AGRICULTURAL LABOR SHORTAGEOne of NPPC’s top priorities this year is labor reform to address the serious labor shortage on U.S. hog farms and in processing plants. Legislation introduced on Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives would reform the H-2A visa program to address the agricultural labor shortage. The Farm […]

Bill Addressing Agriculture Labor ‘Step in the Right Direction’ March 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 4, 2021 – Legislation introduced on Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, would reform the H-2A visa program to address the agricultural labor shortage. Among other provisions, it would amend the H-2A program to allow a capped number of visas for farmworkers to work year-round. The following statement […]

African Swine Fever Risk Means It’s Time for Action

The African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in China and in many other countries around the world is wreaking havoc on the international pork industry. Fortunately, ASF is not in the …