John Weber, President National Pork Producers Council

This week's guest on Open Mic is John Weber, President of the National Pork Producers Council.  Congressional decisions on trade and market direction in the next 60 days will set the course for the future of the U.S. swine industry.  Weber, an Iowa pork producer, explains how market access to the participating countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is critical to the profitability of the nation's hog farmers. Weber also discusses the impact of domestic and global consolidation in the swine industry. And, with discussion beginning on a the next farm bill, Weber points to his association's top priorities for the new language including disease management and producer risk protection.Jeff NalleyJohn Weber, Pres. NPPC