National Pork Producers Council

The NPPC is commending Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for dedicating $500 million in USDA Commodity Credit Corporation funds for prevention of and preparation for African swine fever.

Researchers in the Klamath Basin are studying new barley varieties that can adapt to climate change and potentially benefit breweries, craft beer producers and malting companies.

Eating prunes appears to help women improve their cardiovascular health.

Farmers in the Klamath Basin expect to receive a water allocation from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and all indications point to extreme shortage.

California Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Missouri Rep. Billy Long are urging the inclusion of strong support for state and county agricultural fairs in the next COVID-19 relief package.

A Cornell University researcher has developed a new, flavorful and highly productive cherry tomato that when ripe is green. It's named Jaded.

Last week, the U.S. House approved passage of the Ag Inspectors Bill, that authorizes funding for 740 new ag inspectors at land, air and sea ports.

The National Pork Producers Council will be running digital ads that will raise awareness of plant-based products violating labeling law.

The National Pork Producers Council is calling Impossible Foods' naming of its plant-based products designed to mimic real pork a brazen violation of labeling law.

**The USDA says the time has come to respond to both the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties and the 2019 Organic Survey. The USDA is asking those who receive questionnaires to respond quickly AND “online if possible.” USDA National Ag Statistics Administrator Hubert Hamer tells thepacker...