Comprised of 42 affiliated state pork producer associations, NPPC fights for public policies, programs, and trade pacts that ensure the U.S. pork industry can continue to provide consumers with the world’s safest, most wholesome, and nutritious pork products.

NPPC has offices in Urbandale, Iowa, and Washington, DC, staffed with dedicated employees experienced in pork production, agriculture, and the workings of government at both the state and federal levels.

2 天之前 · Find the latest news, events, and additional resources from NPPC. NPPC’s sole charge is to protect the livelihood of pork producers in the U.S. We do this by advocating for sensible public policies, publicizing industry events, and highlighting important industry research.

Approximately five percent of U.S. hogs are on farms with less than 2,000 head in total inventory. 20% of the inventory is on farms with 2,000–4,999 head, and 75% are on farms with 5,000+ or more hogs.

2025年2月24日 · In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC’s Cook says pork industry outlook improving in 2025; Chavez-DeRemer has hearing to be Labor Secretary; NPPC’s Stevermer to testify before Senate Ag Committee; and Pork Forum set for mid-March. Take a deeper dive below.

2025年1月27日 · In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: agriculture secretary nominee Rollins commits to working on Prop. 12 fix during confirmation hearing; NPPC officers in Washington for Trump’s inauguration; and …

2025年3月3日 · NPPC’s take: NPPC supports extending the TCJA tax provisions and will continue to advocate for additional tax changes to benefit the U.S. pork industry. Why it matters: Pork producers rely on effective tax policy for profitability, financial stability, growth, and strategic business planning.

2025年2月10日 · In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico but duty on China stays; 2024 U.S. pork exports top 2023’s record amounts; industry finalizes H5N1 response plan; Ag Secretary nominee Rollins unanimously voted out of Committee; Trump’s pick to head USTR has confirmation hearing; and NPPC ...

We believe Americans humanely farming hogs need a strong voice in society. We credibly present to legislators, regulators, and trade organizations the workings of the highly-effective pork producer and processor ecosystem that delivers safe …

2025年1月13日 · In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: Biden signs ‘Beagle Brigade Act’ into law; packing plant line speeds program extended again; NPPC comments on USDA ‘Fed Cattle’ rule; dockworkers, operators avoid port disruptions with new labor deal; and business ownership information reporting law still on hold.