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NPPC president outlines organization’s priorities

Tuesday, March 25

The National Pork Producers Council president says getting a legislative fix for Proposition 12 remains the organization’s top priority. Duane Stateler of Ohio tells Brownfield, “We’ve got to stop the patchwork.” He says more Prop 12-like initiatives are being considered by voters in other... Read More.

NPPC board director concerned about Prop 12, tariffs, and disease threats

Tuesday, March 18

A newly elected board member of the National Pork Producers Council says Congress needs to provide a solution for Proposition 12. John Anderson, a pork producer from Belgrade in central Minnesota, points out the House farm bill includes language that addresses California’s livestock confinement... Read More.

Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC

Tuesday, February 18

Disease prevention and detection remain priorities for the National Pork Producers Council. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says pig farmers are committed to biosecurity. “Unfortunately, this type of year PRRS tends to flare up a little bit, so it’s always a renewal of our biosecurity... Read More.

NPPC concerned about tariff retaliation

Tuesday, February 11

The president of the National Pork Producers Council is concerned about retaliatory tariffs. Lori Stevermer spoke to Brownfield during the Minnesota Pork Congress in Mankato and calls this an interesting time in agriculture. “One thing I think that’s really on peoples’ minds right away... Read More.

NPPC says U.S. pork plays a critical role in trade

Wednesday, February 5

Photo contributed by Mike King, Ohio Pork Council. The president-elect of the National Pork Producers Council says the organization is focused on increasing market access. Duane Stateler says the demand for pork continues to grow. “It’s always in the best interest of the United... Read More.