The NPPC panel discusses pork initiatives highlighted in the US Farm Bill

Published 2024년 6월 7일

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The US House Agriculture Committee has passed the Farm Bill, including provisions that address the concerns of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). These provisions aim to safeguard pork producers from foreign animal diseases, manage the challenges of California Proposition 12, increase market access for US pork, and protect herd health. The NPPC is advocating for funding to preserve FAD risk prevention programs and to address issues arising from Proposition 12. The organization also seeks additional resources for feral swine eradication, authorization of the National Detector Dog Training Center, and increased funding for the USDA’s Market Access Program to bolster exports and support the US pork industry.

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With the passing of the Farm Bill by the US House Agriculture Committee on May 23, NPPC celebrated the many pork initiatives present in the legislation. Preparing for and preventing foreign animal diseases (FADs), navigating challenges posed by California Proposition 12, increasing market access programs for US pork and protecting herd health were all key priorities of NPPC included in the bill. “Having a proactive, producer-focused advocacy plan has enabled NPPC to elevate our common interests to impact inclusions in the 2024 House Farm Bill,” said NPPC President Lori Stevermer, a pork producer from Easton, Minn. “We appreciate our legislators addressing the issues facing the agriculture industry because they hold real-world implications for farms across the country.” As part of the panel discussion, Anna Forseth, NPPC director of animal health, highlighted the importance of preserving FAD risk and prevention programs, which include National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary ...

Source: Meat+Poultry