National Pork Producers Council

Why does open and tariff-free trade matter? Tune into the latest Feedstuffs Pork Nation Podcast episode with NPPC's VP of Government Affairs, Maria Zieba. Her, Sarah Muirhead & Mark Hulsebus talk about how international trade impacts U.S. producers: https://lnkd.in/eMStmJ7B

In this week’s Friday recap: - Pork priorities included in House Appropriations-approved fiscal 2025 ag funding bill - Ohio pork producer alerts Congress of EPA policies affecting agriculture - NPPC weighs in on antimicrobial resistance comments - NPPC’s Johnson highlights pork’s Codex priorities with Caribbean nations - NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2024 National Pork Industry Conference - Groups request White House meeting to discuss U.S. trade policy - U.S. pork exports on pace for good year in 2024. Read more about these stories: https://lnkd.in/g9knTu9k #PorkPriorities

Despite the 2024 National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) coming to a close, it was a success with over 900 attendees, 25 highly qualified speakers, 10+ break-out sessions focused on relevant industry topics, a heavily attended and engaged youth session, sunshine and so much more. Check out our previous posts to learn more! NPPC continues to work hard to address the biggest challenges facing pork producers. Later this month, producers will meet in Washington, DC to advocate for policies that support and advance our industry.

At a panel, NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys, Vice President of Government Affairs Maria C. Zieba, Senior Director of Congressional Relations Matt Grill, Director of Animal Health Dr. Anna Forseth, and Director of State Policy Drew Beardslee engaged in a Q&A session at the 2024 National Pork Industry Conference. Topics addressed included the farm bill, California Proposition 12, Massachusetts Question 3, international trade issues, and FAD prevention and preparedness. The input and perspectives of pork producers across the nation play a crucial role in shaping policies that directly impact the pork industry. #NPIC2024

Today, we celebrate a prestigious honor: Neil Dierks, who served for 20 years as NPPC's inaugural CEO, was awarded the NPIC Larry Graham Pork Legacy Award this afternoon. Dierk's legacy with the National Pork Producers Council began in 2001 when the organization had just 5 employees. Throughout his extraordinary term as CEO, he helped NPPC develop a strong advocacy arm, forged stronger relationships with state-level producer organizations, and made our organization a preeminent leader in the agriculture space. Thanks to him, America's pork producers have a seat at the table not just in our nation's capital, but in capitals across the globe. Read more about Neil Dierks' legacy here: https://lnkd.in/egbNhVw4

NPPC's CEO Bryan Humphreys engaged with producers at a Q&A event on animal health, workforce, trade, industry advocacy efforts, and more. Despite economic hardship, Humphreys underscored NPPC's policy wins in 2024 and thanked producers for their commitment to the cause. "We’ve faced economic challenges, but your [producers] unwavering support has driven significant policy victories. I can’t think of a better organization to be part of during these times. Together, we'll continue to overcome obstacles and strengthen our industry." Joining Humphreys on the stage was National Pork Board CEO Bill Even who spoke on shifting market trends among consumers and recent initiatives to promote pork both domestically and internationally.

This afternoon at NPIC, Dr. Anna Forseth, DVM, MS, PhD and Giovani Trevisan, DVM, MS, PhD, from Iowa State University, discussed the need for ASF preparedness in detail, specifically the necessity of state and federal agencies to work together in halting an outbreak. Utilizing data from state executives, feedback forms on our website, interviews, and phone conversations with reporters, we've built a consensus on the role the USDA plays in our mission to stop ASF and ensure that pork producers land on their feet in case of an emergency. Dr. Forseth remarked, “It was important that we got as much industry feedback as possible”, and highlighted the ultimate goal, from almost all respondents, of expediting a return to trade after an outbreak was to be contained. #NPIC2024 Read more about how NPPC is addressing swine traceability standards here: https://lnkd.in/eaZYxFsj

This afternoon, NPPC's Allied Industry Director, Steve Malakowsky, spoke on a National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) panel about the Financial Health of the Pork Industry. In it, he covered major shifts in: 1) Revenue, the rising cost of production, and shrinking profitability for producers 2) Industry-wide trends and variability in systems, including herd health and risk management 3) The future of sustainability and how it affects profitability and the viability of our industry Read more about our industry here: https://lnkd.in/g9bsEuFg #NPIC2024 #NationalPorkIndustryConference #PorkPriorities

Dr. Anna Forseth, NPPC's Director of Animal Health, spoke on a National Pork Industry Conference panel on the evolution of swine traceability standards. Any detection of a foreign animal disease outbreak within the U.S. could halt all pork exports, putting our producers' livelihoods at severe risk. To mitigate this risk, improving pre-harvest traceability standards is essential. Enhancing the tracking of live pigs will help better control disease spread and ensure that producers can continue to supply safe, healthy pork globally. At the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum in March, delegates voted on a resolution to endorse these enhanced standards: https://lnkd.in/eaZYxFsj #NPIC2024 #NationalPorkIndustryConference #PorkPriorities

Less than 24 hours remain before the 2024 National Pork Industry Conference officially kicks off in Wisconsin. Over 900 attendees, representing North America's top 150 pork production systems, will be there. This is your chance to network with industry leaders in management, production, nutrition, health, finance, human resources, and more. NPIC will showcase over 25 highly qualified speakers who will bring their expertise to mainstage and breakout sessions. Don't miss the opportunity to choose between 10+ break-out sessions focused on relevant industry topics. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/dZqbCD_v