Five key issues for the U.S. pork industry.

Even with elevated costs, NPPC points out the United States maintains its competitive advantage as one of the most cost-efficient producers in the world. B Consumer pork demand b According to the Consumer Price Index, pork prices increased just 1.5% over the past year, as overall grocery prices jumped 11.8%., housing prices up 8.0% and household energy prices up 16.2%. NPPC is urging Congress to make ag visa reform a top priority this year, including making the H-2A visa program available for year-round agriculture, says Cook. [Extracted from the article]

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