In a rare show of bipartisan consensus, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have expressed opposition to California's Proposition 12. Their responses were part of a written Q&A published by the American Farm Bureau Federation,...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Senator John Boozman (R-AR) met with 120 pork producers at the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) Fall Legislative Action Conference, discussing prospects for a 2024 Farm Bill and a federal solution to California’s Proposition...
Smithfield Foods donated 12 lifesaving grain bin rescue systems to local fire departments servicing nearby feed mills and grain elevators.
“Employee safety is a top priority at any farm or feed mill,” said Steve Evans, vice president of community development...
This week’s NPPC update covers three major topics impacting the pork industry. First, NPPC Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica led a coalition to appeal the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) recent decision to require sprinkler systems in livestock barns....
Recent USDA documents have uncovered alarming sanitary violations at the Boar's Head plant in Virginia, tied to a severe listeria outbreak. Over the past year, the facility was cited for 69 instances of noncompliance, including discolored meat buildup, black...
In a significant move, Smithfield Foods has announced the sale of its European operations, marking a strategic shift to concentrate more on its U.S. business. The transaction involves the divestiture of multiple assets across Europe, including Poland, Romania, and...
Hormel Foods, alongside its subsidiaries Rochelle Foods and Quality Pork Processors, has agreed to a $13.5 million settlement to resolve claims that it participated in a conspiracy to suppress wages at some of its red meat processing facilities. This...
Lori (right) and husband Dale Stevermer earn the 2024 Farm Family of the Year award.
Lori Stevermer, President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and a dedicated pork producer from Easton, Minnesota, along with her family, has been named...
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is actively working to preserve key tax provisions crucial to the survival and success of pork producers across the United States. Recently, the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee held a field hearing...
The USDA's latest report on the U.S. pork industry projects a modest increase in pork production, primarily due to heavier hog weights and stable farrowing rates. Despite this production growth, the global export market presents challenges. Competitive pressures from...