The Idaho Senate has approved a bill lifting restrictions on some provisions in the state’s raw milk law.
In a 34-0 vote — one member was absent — the Senate approved revisions that would make
Continue Reading Idaho bill to strike down some restrictions on unpasteurized milk gets Senate OK
Health officials in Idaho are seeing an increase of Campylobacter illnesses they say are often associated with unpasteurized, raw milk.
Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a public notice reminding consumers of “inherent risks” of consuming
Continue Reading Rise in Campylobacter infections prompts raw milk warning from Idaho officials
About two dozen people have come down sick after eating at a Subway restaurant in Idaho. Public health officials say the pathogen is norovirus.
The Southwest District Health department reports “nearly 25” people have reported
Continue Reading Patrons of Subway restaurant report gastrointestinal illnesses; investigation ongoing
Let’s just call it over. Animal agriculture has lost another one. And this one looks to be the match.
Iowa’s “agriculture production facility fraud” law was struck down by a federal judge on Jan.
Continue Reading Letter From The Editor: Gag me for thinking First Amendment is about truth
Tai Foong USA of Seattle is recalling Royal Asia branded frozen “Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup” — sold exclusively at Costco stores in six states — because it contains egg that is not declared on the
Continue Reading Allergic reaction prompts Royal Asia to recall soup from Costco
Utah’s law criminalizing “both lying to get into an agricultural operation and filming once inside” violates the First Amendment and has been declared unconstitutional by Federal Judge Robert J. Shelby.
The ruling announced late Friday
Continue Reading Utah’s ‘ag-gag’ law is second to be found unconstitutional
The question of whether otherwise illegal acts — like lying on an employment application — are Constitutionally protected if they prevent enterprising reporters or animal activists from being successful is now framed before a three-judge
Continue Reading Mixed district court ‘ag-gag’ rulings are getting appellate review
Funny thing about the federal courts. When enough of them get involved in an issue, they can end up showing how something can be done legally that previously was on shaky ground and subject to
Continue Reading Letter From The Editor: ‘Ag-gag’ end game in hands of many
At this point, you would need a large barn yard just to hold all the attorneys who are involved and waiting for a decision by a federal judge on Utah’s ag-gag law. U.S. District Court
Continue Reading Federal courts are slowly reviewing state ‘ag-gag’ laws
State statutes making it impossible to get in and out of animal confinement areas without breaking the law are being challenged in at least four federal courts around the country. Among the issues that will
Continue Reading ‘Ag-gag’ action moves from state houses to federal courts
