Smithfield Foods, Corporate Affairs
Washington, DC
Joined July 2009
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Earlier this week, Smithfield donated $2 million to aid Ukrainian refugees fleeing to bordering countries - Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia - where our European operations are located. Proud to work for a company that does so much good. This D.C. wallscape says it all.
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California regulations that will require hog farms to provide sows with more housing space starting in 2022 will likely pose logistical challenges for pork exports while increasing production costs and raising retail prices. agri-pulse.com/articles/1627…
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Congressional lawmakers are spearheading two letters to the administration, urgently requesting the appeal of a recent federal district court ruling that, left unchallenged, will cause tremendous financial harm to American hog farmers. nppc.org/lawmakers-urge-admi…
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"Just as producers are regaining their footing, a federal district court judge has issued a ruling that promises to concentrate more power with pork packing plant operators at the expense of smaller hog farmers. We need @USDA to appeal this decision." agri-pulse.com/articles/1594…
Among the things I miss about working in the office? Easy access to an ample supply of suitable pens. Currently using this one from our dentist.
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“The USDA has put forward an open and transparent process to establish regulatory certainty surrounding a promising technology [gene-editing in livestock]. We are disappointed that the FDA continues to engage in delay tactics." -NPPC President AV Roth nppc.org/nppc-submits-commen…
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: The @USTradeRep today announced it is suspending $817 million in trade preferences for Thailand under the GSP program due to insufficient progress in providing the U.S. with “equitable and reasonable market access” for pork products. nppc.org/nppc-petition-leads…
"The reality is losses today are closer to $50 per animal. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, hog farmers were generally expecting a profitable year, with industry analysts forecasting earnings of roughly $10 per hog on average."
cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus… via @cbsmoneywatch
Good perspective from NPPC's outstanding intern, Macy Evans.
Check out the latest post on the Ag Day Blog, courtesy of NPPC. agdayblog.blogspot.com/. Food brings everyone to the table. #AgDay20
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Hog Farmers Warn of Epidemic’s Impact to Labor wsj.com/livecoverage/coronav… via @wsj
Yes we did!
The National Pork Producers Council applauded the United States House passing a bill that authorizes funding to help prevent African Swine Fever and other foreign animal diseases.
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Glad it's back!
World Pork Expo is back at the Iowa State Fairgrounds June 3-5, 2020! Learn what's in store for the 32nd year here: bit.ly/2SfhKtz #WPX20
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Based on an analysis by Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes, unrestricted access to the Chinese chilled and frozen market would reduce the overall trade deficit with China by nearly 6% and generate 184,000 new U.S. jobs in the next decade. bit.ly/2OnrK27
The NPPC campaign is somewhat lighthearted, "It's Pork O'Clock Somewhere" and highlights different meals in Canada and Mexico from pulled pork poutine in Canada to tacos el pastor in Mexico, as well as BBQ pork sandwiches in the U.S.
'It's Pork O'Clock Somewhere' as Producers Get Antsy Over Trade Deal dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag…
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"Ratification of USMCA is the top priority for U.S. pork producers and there is no better way to highlight its importance than a campaign that illustrates how pork is enjoyed across United States, Canada and Mexico." #PorkOClock #USMCAnow
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A rare photo of @NPPC’s @MichaelCFormica visiting the White House during an earlier administration.
