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Tag: nppc: Page 2
African Swine Fever
Trade, labor, animal disease lead NPPC priorities
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is focused on legislation that would expand market access to Vietnam, address an agriculture labor shortage and prevent foreign animal disease (FAD) as its members meet with lawmakers.
April 15, 2021
African Swine Fever
Philippines to import more pork as it deals with ASF
The Philippines will provide more market access to pork imports and lower tariffs as the country’s government works to combat rising pork prices and supply fluctuations amid outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF).
April 8, 2021
Latest News
World Pork Expo set to return after 2-year hiatus
The World Pork Expo is set to return to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in June for the first time since 2018.
April 6, 2021
Feed Additives
China continues to review ban on ractopamine residues
As part of the Phase 1 trade deal with the U.S., China committed to review its ban on ractopamine residues in meat.
November 4, 2020
Latest News
US imposes pork trade sanctions on Thailand
The U.S. has suspended US$817 million in trade preferences for Thailand based on its restrictions to market access for pork products.
November 2, 2020
African Swine Fever
How will Germany’s ASF situation affect US pork producers?
With the emergence of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe’s largest pork-producing country, will U.S. pork producers see more export opportunities?
September 18, 2020
African Swine Fever
NPPC seeks federal funding to protect against FADs
The National Pork Producers Council is urging Congress to fully fund programs that aim to keep foreign animal diseases from entering the country.
September 17, 2020
Latest News
COVID-19 will cause US to lose 2.5 million hogs in 2020
By the end of this year, there will be 2.5 million fewer hogs slaughtered than there should have been due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the National Pork Producers Council says hog producers need more financial help to weather the storm.
July 20, 2020
Newsfeed
COVID-19 creates mental health crisis for producers
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for livestock producers, adding to the financial and weather-related stressors they regularly face.
June 4, 2020
Latest News
NPPC seeks payment for farmers forced to cull herds
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said the federal government must provide financial relief for producers who have been forced to cull their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 29, 2020
Latest News
US pork producers seek government aid during pandemic
The National Pork Producers Council said it is asking for “massive” pork purchases by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as payments to producers to help make up for losses of up to US$50 per pig that producers are experiencing.
April 14, 2020
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