Pork producers’ association disappointed in the new proposed congressional bill in the United States

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is expressing concern over Congress' delay in passing a new farm bill, which has been extending the current bill and providing temporary solutions. The situation is exacerbated by Congress' inaction on Proposition 12, leading to increased operating costs and consumer price raises for pork producers. The failure to pass a new bill promptly is causing uncertainty and financial strain for farming communities. A spending bill proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson includes a one-year extension of the farm bill and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers, but President-elect Donald Trump has expressed opposition to the bill in its current form.

“Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year farm bill next year,” said Lori Stevermer, president of NPPC. “After years of losing money and forcing family farms out of business, we needed the certainty to make decisions yesterday. Congress’ complete disregard and inability to adequately provide assurance for producers is sure to make this a bleak holiday season for many farming families across the country. America’s pork producers have continually raised our voices and have ultimately been ignored by Congress through its failure to provide a solution to the problems created by Prop. 12: increasing our operating costs, creating future business uncertainty and raising consumer prices.” The most recent deal presented by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R- La.) brought plans to keep the federal government open until March 14. A partial government shutdown will happen unless a bill is passed by Dec. 20 by the House and Senate and signed by the ...