NPPC Testifies on California’s Prop 12
In testimony before the House Agriculture Committee, NPPC Vice President Pat Hord and NPPC economist Holly Cook addressed the far-reaching impacts of California’s Proposition 12. They emphasized how the law has triggered market uncertainty, increased pork prices for consumers by nearly 19%, and forced 12% of small pork operations (<500 sows) to exit the market or shift away from breeding in Q1 2025.
They also pointed out that Prop 12’s claims about improving food safety and animal welfare are disputed by veterinary groups like the AVMA and AASV. NPPC reaffirmed its concerns about a growing web of conflicting state regulations.
Meanwhile, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the “Save Our Bacon Act,” supported by NPPC, to prevent the spread of such restrictive legislation.
U.S. Secures Key Trade Agreements with Indonesia, Japan, Philippines & Vietnam
The U.S. finalized trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, expanding market access for U.S. pork and other agricultural exports. Indonesia committed to purchasing $4.5 billion in U.S. ag products and eliminating key non-tariff barriers.
NPPC welcomed the agreements, which could boost exports and support a pork industry that generated $8.6 billion in exports in 2024, contributing more than $66 per hog marketed and supporting over 145,000 jobs.
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