NAMI plans to lead the charge of the new sustainability standards.

Dierks has served as the CEO of the group since 1990.

The groups sent a letter to the USDA and DOJ last week.

The annual event has been on hold since 2019.

The association estimates the economic impact would be $83.2 million.

The association said US producers appreciate the chance to export more products to the country.

The associations are asking that meat and poultry workers be prioritized behind healthcare workers and long-term care facilities.

NPPC applauds the decision by the government trade agency.

The organizations previously tried to stop the proposition in April.