USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reports that since 2002, 14 states have enacted laws governing their animal agricultural industries’ pre-slaughter production practices. These restrictions to boost the welfare of farm animals may also be causing
Continue Reading Challenges to growing animal welfare restrictions found ‘largely unsuccessful’
After the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over California’s Proposition 12 last Oct. 11, the ruling became expected by the end of June. The latest action by California is the extension of a state court
Continue Reading Prop 12 put off until after SCOTUS ruling
A Massachusetts law that would mangle the pork trade in New England is on hold until the Supreme Court decides the California Proposition 12 case.
Like California, Massachusetts wants to impose its housing standards for
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in National Pork Producers Council v Karen Ross on Oct. 11. The court on March 28 granted the writ of certiorari to officially put California Proposition 12 on
Continue Reading California’s Proposition 12 will be heard by Supreme Court on Oct. 11
National Pork Producers Council v. Karen Ross is a case that might be destined for the World Trade Organization, not the U.S. Supreme Court.
After all, it seems to involve a non-tariff trade barrier, harming
Continue Reading Solicitor General of United States finds Prop 12 violates Interstate Commerce Clause
Smithfield Foods is withdrawing from California by early next year, citing red tape like that from Proposition 12 and the generally high costs of doing business in the state.
Products such as bacon, sausage, hot
Continue Reading Smithfield plans to close California plant over costly red tape and regulations
Who should the Solicitor General of the United States support in the Proposition 12 dispute that is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court? Sometimes called the 10th Justice, the solicitor general’s opinion sometimes has an
Continue Reading Solicitor General’s support invited for California’s Proposition 12
Beginning next October, the Supreme Court session will have a food and agriculture theme going for it. The high court has already agreed to hear two blockbuster cases involving the Clean Water Act and California’s
Continue Reading A food and agriculture theme emerging for next Supreme Court session
Californians won’t have to endure a price-escalating bacon shortage. California’s Superior Court for Sacramento County has halted enforcement of Proposition 12 because the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) hasn’t yet released final regulations
Continue Reading California judge rules Prop 12 pork sales provisions cannot be enforced without regulations
Will the supply of “compliant” shell eggs, liquid eggs, veal meat, and pork be enough after today to meet California consumer demand? Or is the Golden State looking at a severe bacon shortage and price
Continue Reading California bets its egg and pork markets will attract the compliant
