Animal health was a major talking point during the 2016 World Pork Expo, and Dr. Liz Wagstrom, DVM, Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), was on hand to discuss several of the most hot button animal health issues facing the pork industry today. In an interview with AgWired’s Jamie Johansen, Dr. Wagstrom dug into some of the … Read More
Big Picture Ideas for Future of Pork Policy
The World Pork Expo each years brings to life key policy issues that impact the producers and consumers alike. As the policy arm of the pork industry, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is always busy tackling current issues. But I sat down with NPPC CEO Neil Dierks to talk about the future. “Our vision is for NPPC to be … Read More
NPPC Focuses on GIPSA, Trade at #WPX16
A major talking point at the 2016 World Pork Expo was the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Act, which has been a concern of producers since the 2008 Farm Bill included new guidelines that threatened the financial security of the livestock industry. Jim Heimerl, Vice President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), sat down with AgWired for … Read More
NPPC Also Represented at Trade Hearing on Capitol Hill
The pork industry was also represented at the congressional hearing on trade this week. U.S. pork must continue to grow its exports and do so through free trade agreements such as the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, which would eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. products, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) reiterated in congressional testimony the House Committee … Read More
NPPC Update on Trademark Lawsuit, WOTUS & Trade
As the policy arm for the U.S. pork sector, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has a number of hot button issues impacting the industry as we speak. During the 2016 World Pork Expo, NPPC President, John Weber, sat down with me to give an update on the Pork The Other White Meat lawsuit, Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and … Read More
NPPC Kicks Off #WPX16 With Industry Issue Update
The 2016 World Pork Expo is underway and 20,000 pork producers and other professionals are expected to make their way through the barns and trade show. The Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa is once again home for the global event. We are here to bring you all the updates on industry issues and new technology for the producer. … Read More
Senate Ag Committee Holds Livestock & Poultry Hearing
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, held a hearing on the U.S. livestock and poultry sectors, titled “A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace Opportunities and Challenges.” It has been five years since a hearing like this has taken place. Farmers and ranchers across the country took part … Read More
Attend PORK Academy Seminars at #WPX16
The Pork Checkoff’s Producer Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy sessions will again be part of the World Pork Expo, with seminars held Wednesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 9, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The annual sessions are designed to educate pig farmers on the latest trends in pork production. PORK Academy seminars will … Read More
NPPC Names Warrick World Pork Expo GM
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has hired Sheila Warrick as the general manager of World Pork Expo. In her new position, Warrick will be responsible for the oversight and execution of the annual World Pork Expo, being held this year June 8-10, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. She will also serve as NPPC’s director of … Read More
Swine Community Hosts Webinars on Senecavirus A
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and the National Pork Board are holding a series of webinars on Senecavirus A (Seneca Valley Virus) for veterinary practitioners and pork producers. The first webinar is today, May 16. The follow webinars will take place May 18 and 20 each starting at … Read More