NPPC Commends House Lawmakers for African Swine Fever Funding Request September 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2021 – The National Pork Producers Council today commended seven House members for requesting funding to protect the U.S. swine herd from African swine fever (ASF). In a letter sent yesterday, the lawmakers urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to prioritize funding for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) […]

For the Week Ending September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021

NPPC ASKS CONGRESS TO ADDRESS AG LABOR SHORTAGE IN RECONCILIATION BILLWith a scheduled vote in the U.S. House set for Monday, NPPC this week called on Congress to include in a budget reconciliation bill language to expand the existing H-2A visa to year-round agricultural workers. Like many sectors of the economy, the U.S. pork industry […]

NPPC Asks Congress to Address Agricultural Labor Shortage Through Reconciliation Bill September 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2021– With a scheduled vote in the U.S. House set for Monday, the National Pork Producers Council today called on Congress to include in a budget reconciliation bill language to expand the existing H-2A visa to year-round agricultural workers. Like many sectors of the economy, the U.S. pork industry is faced […]

Foreign Animal Disease Resources

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Jenny Araquistain

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 …

Board of Directors and Officers Announced

Posted on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015 by Lee Letsch

During the 2015 Annual Meeting, elections for Board positions were closed. Matt Kennedy & Gayle Burke were re-elected and Rick Barber was elected as a new board member, all for a three year terms. The Board of Directors then met …