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The only thing scary about pork is how fast it disappears. 🐷 With temperatures still feeling like grilling weather in parts of the country, there is plenty of time to fire up some pork favorites. Have a safe and happy Halloween weekend! 🎃 #NationalPorkMonth #USPork

“These purchases help our producers at a challenging time in the market while also putting more affordable, nutritious pork into federal food assistance programs.” - NPPC President Rob Brenneman Learn about @USDA's announcement and @USDA_AMS purchases: usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre….

#NationalPorkMonth may be wrapping up, but there is plenty to recognize about America's pork industry year-round. 🐷 As October comes to a close, NPPC remains committed to advocating for America's pork producers and ensuring their voices are heard in D.C. and beyond. #USPork

NPPC applauds @RepMarcyKaptur, @RepDonDavis, and @RepFinstad for bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. SHIP by making it permanent, establishing a federal advisory committee, and authorizing $4.5M annually through FY31 to protect swine health and U.S. pork production. #USPork

China purchased nearly $893 million in U.S. pork in 2025, making it the No. 3 export market by value. Strong export markets support pork producers, their families, and rural communities. NPPC is working to reduce trade barriers and expand opportunities: nppc.org/news/capital-update….

Prop. 12’s impact extends well beyond CA, reaching pork producers like Katie in TN. Pig farmers nationwide are urging Congress to #FixProp12. Thank you to @RepJohnRose and @DesJarlaisTN04 for standing with America’s pork producers. Learn more: fixprop12.com.

NPPC thanks @ChuckGrassley and Iowa's congressional delegation for urging the administration to protect U.S. pork producers amid Mexico's ongoing antidumping investigation. Read more: grassley.senate.gov/news/new….

One state should not get to call the shots for pig farmers nationwide. 🐷 CA's Prop. 12 continues to challenge pork producers. NPPC President and Iowa pig farmer @BrennemanRob explains what's at stake and why Congress needs to act. Learn more: fixprop12.com.

That's a wrap on the Fall 2026 Pork Alliance Meeting! Today's conversations covered the political outlook, global pork updates, and ongoing challenges surrounding Proposition 12, building on yesterday's discussions. Learn more about the Pork Alliance: nppc.org/get-involved/join-t….

Solid conversations and industry updates kicked off the Fall 2026 Pork Alliance Meeting! From an economic update and policy priorities to state issues and industry engagement, attendees heard from NPPC staff and had an opportunity to ask questions and connect with one another.