Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has acknowledged the growing concerns over labor shortages in agriculture, stating that the issue has come up in nearly every conversation since she took office. Speaking at the USDA's annual Agriculture Outlook Forum in...
The U.S. pork industry started 2025 on a strong note, with increased production and higher hog prices driven by robust consumer demand. According to the latest USDA Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook, estimated federally inspected (FI) pork production in...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the release of $20 million in previously frozen conservation funds. According to Farm Policy News, this decision is part of the USDA's ongoing effort to support sustainable agricultural practices and bolster environmental...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn., released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“Congratulations to Secretary Brooke...
A new study from the University of Illinois has confirmed that the geographical region where sunflower meal (SFM) and sunflower expellers (SFE) are produced does not significantly impact phosphorus (P) digestibility in growing pigs. However, the research highlights that...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific report in comments filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
“While U.S. pork producers are committed to supporting...
Tariff Updates: Trump Pauses Tariffs on Canada, Mexico; Duty on China Stays
What Happened: The U.S. delayed a planned 25% tariff increase on imports from Canada and Mexico for 30 days as part of ongoing discussions on immigration and drug...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association, backed by 23 states, has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging California’s Proposition 12— a law that imposes strict sow housing standards on pork sold in the state, regardless of where...
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On January 10, 2025, the House of Delegates of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) representing 50 US states, the territory of Puerto Rico, and 18 Allied Organizations voted unanimously to approve a resolution authored by Dr. Scott Dee...
Collaboration between the Canadian and U.S. pork industries continues to deliver benefits for producers, processors, and consumers on both sides of the border. As North American pork production remains highly integrated, strengthening these partnerships is not only good business—it’s...