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Chris Wall - Washington Domestic Public Policy Update | SwineCast

Truffle Media Networks — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:11:51 +0000

Chris Wall, National Pork Producers Council, provides a Washington domestic public policy update, from the Swine Forecast 2011 webinar, December 1, 2010.

Pork Industry Policy Issues: Various Oversight Hearings: EPA; USDA; FDA; etc.; Renewable Fuels Policy; Food Safety Reform; Farm Bill Field Hearings; Budget Reconciliation; FY 2012 Appropriations

SwineCast update for July 8, 2010, How Can You Improve Your Individual Pig Care Management Skills?

John Blue — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:15:33 +0000

It's frustrating to see the administration hoist the export flag, setting the goal of doubling U.S. exports in five years (which has never happened before) while congress sits on their respective... hands when it comes to critical free trade agreements ready to sign.

A National Pork Producers Council release noted, "Just this week, an ad hoc coalition of agricultural and food organizations urged members of Congress to work with the Obama administration to remove any remaining impediments to a 'rapid implementation' of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.

The 42 groups that signed on to the letter pointed out that other countries are moving forward with FTAs with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to the detriment of the United States. Canada and Colombia, for example, recently approved a trade deal that gives duty-free access to a host of Canadian products going into the South American nation."

NPPC Past President Don Butler recently discussed the free trade agreement issues with me. In addition, Iowa State's Dermot Hayes provides the detail on the industry potential when these free trade agreements are in place.

Maybe the delay speaks to political interest in talking about creating jobs versus really creating jobs.

BTW - a very nice comment from a young producer this week on our conversation with Don Tyler.

Great to see many of you at recent meetings. Don't forget to put the Leman conference on your calendar for Sept 19-21. And we'll be talking soon!

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Agriculture Uses Contests To Create Engagement - Creating media is a fun way to bring people together and share ideas about a cause or an idea. This summer there are several agriculture focused media creation contests being run.
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Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty - Roger Thurow, former Wall Street Journal correspondent and co-author of Enough: Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, shares the "complexities of economic dysfunction" in trying to help the countries in Africa feed their people. Audio: Part 1 and Part 2.

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SwineCast update for August 20, 2009, What is the NPPC doing to step up up purchases?

John Blue — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:09:17 +0000

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SwineCast 0454 Latest PRRSv Information and Technologies showcased.
SwineCast 0453 NPPC Requests Washington Step Up Purchases and Review Input Prices.
SwineCast 0452 Advice For Improvement from U.K. Veterinary Practices.

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From the 2009 Carolina Swine Health Conference , sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., August 15, 2009, Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA.
- Oral Fluid Testing: Field Applications and Work In Progress by Dr. Jeff Zimmerman, D.V.M., Ph.D. and John Prickett.

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SwineCast update for April 16, 2009, Trade Wins For Producers + NPPC's Nick Giordano on Administration and Trade Issues

John Blue — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:05:40 +0000

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We’ve recently been to Washington for the NPPC’s Spring Legislative Action Conference and were impressed with the coordination and training in order to maximize effectiveness when pork producers ‘take to the Hill’. Many state legislatures around the nation are also in session battling budget issues heightened by the current economic crisis, but also seeing proposals fronted by HSUS and other extremist organizations.

If there has ever been a time for your action, preferably by direct contact through phone calls, letters or emails, this is that time. Many of these efforts utilize misinformation or bad science about animal welfare or environmental issues to limit production and profitability. Listen to the comments of Nick Giordano to share the importance of battling protectionism and maintaining free trade. Check with your pork organization to see what issues are critical in your area, then ‘take to the Hill’ in your state. And good luck!.

Stay connected to keep in touch with the front-burner issues and stay in touch, feedback@swinecast.com.

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Blog: Demand, by Dennis DiPietre. The price outlook to producers can be summarized as I have said before by observing "which falls faster, supply or demand". It is clear that both are falling, nationally and domestically, and the price responses still seem to suggest demand is falling faster than supply but a slowing is beginning to take place. Read more.
Blog: Swine Industry Update, by Mark Greenwood. The cost to produce a hog is down from a year ago but the fact remains that everyone raising hogs today is losing money. The number of phone calls I receive today is very similar to a year ago when many producers were under financial stress. Everyone is wondering, “When are we going to get in the black again?” Read more.
Blog: Jeremy Knutson provides insights on the markets. Read more.

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From The National Institute for Animal Agriculture's The Changing Face of Animal Agriculture conference held March 31 - April 1, 2009, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
- Video: Frank Beurskens - Meal Planning in the Supermarket Aisle: What consumers are telling us.
- Video: Dr. James MacDonald - The Transformation of United States Livestock Agriculture.
From the Pig Industry Forum, March 5-7, 2009, Dallas, Texas, USA.
- Audio series: NPPC President's Address.
- Audio series: PQA Plus Audit Procedure.

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The National Pork Producers Council links with SwineCast®

Truffle Media Networks — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:18:00 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5th, 2009 - The National Pork Producers Council links with SwineCast®. Trade leader, regarded podcast team up to deliver actionable information.

Truffle Media Networks announced the National Pork Producers Council is the newest sponsor of SwineCast® (SwineCast.com) - the pork industry’s most listened to podcast. With this collaboration the leading trade group will support delivery of actionable news and industry conversations to SwineCast listeners worldwide.

“The National Pork Producers Council is the flagship organization of the swine industry,” said Ned Arthur, host of SwineCast and director of content development for Truffle Media Networks. “We value this opportunity to join forces in communicating with and enhancing dialogue among industry stakeholders.”

Truffle Media Networks produces SwineCast, a twice-weekly podcast show that also offers an online portal of news headlines and proceedings from related conferences and meetings. SwineCast has been podcasting to listeners across the globe for four years.

The National Pork Producers Council conducts public-policy outreach and works to enhance the success of U.S. pork producers and other stakeholders by establishing the U.S. pork industry as a consistent supplier of high-quality pork to domestic and world markets.

“This partnership is a natural fit as the issues that NPPC deals with on a daily basis are issues that affect SwineCast listeners,” added Arthur. “We look forward to the interaction among this industry leader and our SwineCast community.”

SwineCast is available at SwineCast.com. For more information on the National Pork Producers Council, visit www.nppc.org.

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Chris Wall - Washington Domestic Public Policy Update | SwineCast

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SwineCast update for April 16, 2009, Trade Wins For Producers + NPPC's Nick Giordano on Administration and Trade Issues

The National Pork Producers Council links with SwineCast®

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