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National Pork Board News Releases

Hello world! October 29, 2020
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Court Ruling Undermines U.S. Pork Industry Competition June 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 22, 2021– A federal district court ruling striking down pork harvest facility line speeds allowed under the USDA’s New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) will lead to increased U.S. pork industry market concentration. The ruling, set to go into effect on June 29, will undermine what is currently a healthy level of industry competition […]
NPPC Urges Congress to Address Port Bottlenecks June 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15, 2021 – U.S. hog farmers are the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality, safe and affordable pork, annually shipping more than $7 billion to foreign destinations. However, recent shipping delays at U.S. international ports are disrupting exports. If not addressed soon, these disruptions could lead to serious bottlenecks for pork and other agriculture exports, […]
World Pork Expo Showcases Top Pork Priorities June 9, 2021
Administration Appeal of Damaging Court Ruling is Immediate Focus DES MOINES, IA, June 9, 2021 –The urgent administration appeal of a recent federal district court ruling striking down faster harvest facility line speeds, legal action on California’s Proposition 12 and expanded export market access are among top U.S. pork producer priorities at this week’s World Pork […]