National Pork Producers Council Update

Duane Stateler, president of the National Pork Producers Council, discussed the challenges of passing the Farm Bill and the impact of Proposition 12 on the pork industry. He expressed skepticism about the bill's passage by year-end, highlighting Proposition 12's cost implications and the Save Our Bacon Act as potential solutions. Statler noted that Proposition 12 has disrupted supply chains, increased costs, and created operational inefficiencies. He also addressed workforce issues, emphasizing the need for a stable workforce, particularly in rural areas, and the impact of immigration policies on the industry's labor