The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today extended deep appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to make permanent the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed program. Read the USDA plan here . “America’s pork producers thank U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for this needed action […]
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NPPC Celebrates Future Leaders With Annual Scholarship Awards at National Pork Industry Forum
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship and Neil Dierks Scholarship at the National Pork Industry Forum. Sponsored in partnership with CME Group and the National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), these awards recognize exceptional university students dedicated to advancing careers in the U.S. […]
The Time Is Now – Reinventing Pork for the Future
Producers like you have spoken, and NPB is taking action. Demand is the driving force behind pork’s future, and in 2025, NPB is making a bold investment to increase demand by launching a new consumer campaign. This is more than a campaign—it’s a transformational shift to ensure pork remains relevant and desirable in the marketplace. […]
Dr. Howard Hill Honored With NPPC Hall of Fame Induction
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is proud to announce the induction of Dr. Howard Hill into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2025 National Pork Industry Forum (NPIF). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to advancing the pork industry. “Dr. Howard Hill has been a driving force in both veterinary […]
For Comment: AVMA Depopulation Guidelines, Due Jan 30
Proposed updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals are available for review and commenting by AVMA members. Comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 30, 2025. Draft AVMA Depopulation Guidelines (AVMA login required.) The AASV Pig Welfare Committee has reviewed the updates and drafted comments. These are available […]
For Comment: AVMA Depopulation Guidelines, Due Jan 30
Proposed updates to the AVMA Guidelines for the Depopulation of Animals are available for review and commenting by AVMA members. Comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on January 30, 2025. Draft AVMA Depopulation Guidelines (AVMA login required.) The AASV Pig Welfare Committee has reviewed the updates and is drafting comments. These will […]
NPPC Welcomes Line Speeds Study Results, Encourages FSIS to Make Program Permanent
In a win for efficiency in feeding a growing population and alleviating supply issues, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed trials through May 15, 2025. “Pork producers appreciate USDA’s thoughtful and […]
Beagle Brigade Act Signed into Law, Boosting Efforts to Keep Out Foreign Animal Diseases
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act. The Beagle Brigade Act provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep foreign animal diseases, like African swine fever, out of our herds. Further away at […]
Senate Approves Bill Authorizing ‘Beagle Brigade’
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation to authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Detector Dog Training Center, which trains beagles and other dogs – known as the Beagle Brigade – to detect food, plants, and other host material that can carry foreign pests and diseases. The center has been operating under USDA’s general […]
NPPC Celebrates Senate Passage of Beagle Brigade Act, Urges House Passage
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) celebrated the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of S.759, the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “American agriculture relies on the National Detector Dog Training Center to prevent the introduction of foreign animal and plant diseases that would cripple our […]