Tyson Foods has announced the closure of its beef and pork non-harvest processing facility in Emporia, Kansas, in a move aimed at streamlining operations. The closure, which was disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) letter,...
In a move likely to have significant implications for agricultural trade, former President Donald Trump has named Jamieson Greer as the new U.S. Trade Representative. Known for his firm stance on China, Greer’s appointment signals a potential shift toward...
A sanitation contractor has been fined $171,919 for employing children at a pork processing facility in Sioux City, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Labor. The contractor, Qvest LLC, faced these penalties following an investigation that...
The recently unveiled Farm Bill, led by Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Nutrition Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), has drawn sharp criticism from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) for its failure to address the challenges posed by California’s Proposition...
Brooke Rollins, a former White House domestic policy adviser and current CEO of the America First Policy Institute, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. If confirmed, Rollins will become the second...
The recent nomination of Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump has intensified concerns within the swine industry regarding a potential escalation in the U.S.-China trade war. Lutnick, a prominent Wall Street executive and advocate for stringent...
In its latest weekly report, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) shared key updates on legislative, regulatory, and industry matters that impact U.S. pork producers. This week’s highlights include a legal victory, updates on supply chain developments, advocacy efforts...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued the following statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
"Though America's pork producers appreciate Chairwoman...
As U.S. agriculture faces the possibility of a new trade war under President-elect Donald Trump, pork producers are preparing for potential disruptions in trade with China, one of their key markets. President-elect Trump has proposed imposing a 60% tariff...
Nebraska rancher Steve Hanson is the new chair of the U.S. Meat Export Federation
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its annual strategic planning conference in Tucson, Ariz., Friday with the election of officers for 2024-25. Steve Hanson, a...