The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) shared significant updates in this week's recap, covering important developments for pork producers.
No Capital Update on December 30, 2024
Due to the holidays, the weekly Capital Update will not be released on December 30,...
A Minnesota federal judge has granted final approval for a $2.4 million settlement between Hormel Foods and a class of commercial indirect purchasers. This settlement resolves allegations of Hormel’s involvement in antitrust violations against the nation’s largest pork producers.
The...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has expressed deep disappointment over Congress’ decision to delay the passage of a new Farm Bill and fail to provide a federal solution for California Proposition 12.
“Pork producers cannot afford to wait until...
The agricultural industry is set to receive critical economic support as part of a new government funding bill, sources report. The legislation, expected to pass by the end of the year, includes provisions to aid farmers and ranchers grappling...
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Recommends Eating Less Red Meat
The advisory committee for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans has issued a recommendation to reduce red meat consumption and increase plant-based proteins like beans, lentils, and soy. This change, if...
The 2024 USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) report, America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance, provides a detailed look at the role family farms play in the U.S. agricultural landscape. With data from the 2023 Agricultural Resource Management Survey,...
Congress Returns to Address Funding and Farm Bills
Congress has returned to Washington, DC, for a two-week session, aiming to pass another short-term funding measure and extend the 2018 Farm Bill through a continuing resolution before the December 20 deadline....
As Congress reconvenes, the clock is ticking on critical decisions that will shape the agricultural landscape in 2024 and beyond. With a December 20 deadline looming for a new funding resolution, lawmakers face a packed agenda, including the passage...
Missouri pork producers are grappling with the wide-reaching effects of California's Proposition 12, which mandates minimum space requirements for certain farm animals sold within the state. Originally approved by California voters in 2018, the law went into full effect...
In a historic move for the U.S. pork industry, Murphy Family Ventures and Smithfield Foods have announced a definitive agreement to re-establish the Murphy family farming business. Founded by Wendell Murphy in 1962, the company is widely credited with...