NPPC discusses farm bill, disease spread

Benjamin Herrold
Sep 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024

NPPC officers spoke about the need for a new farm bill, animal disease prevention efforts and the overall state of the industry during a webinar Sept. 9.
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The National Pork Producers Council hosted a webinar Sept. 9 to talk about policy issues facing the industry, including the ongoing efforts for a new farm bill and foreign animal disease prevention.

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