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Group Launches Campaign Against California's Prop 12
California Ag Today
A new campaign by the Center for Environment and Welfare is calling on Congress to address rising grocery costs they attribute to California’s Proposition 12. The group says nationwide prices are increasing due to costly compliance burdens on food producers.
Japanese visit
Idaho Ag Today
A trade team from Japan spent some time in Idaho learning about the state’s beef industry.
Republicans Counter Prop 12 and Corn Soy Wheat Sales Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would strike down California's animal-welfare law created through Proposition 12, and sales of corn, soybeans and wheat all plunged week to week in the seven days that ended on April 3, according to data from the USDA.
Prop 12 is Nothing More than an Activist Power Grab
California Ag Today
California’s Proposition 12 was already having a negative impact before the new year begins. Scott Hays, President of the National Pork Producers Council, says Prop 12 is not what it was marketed to be.
Beef Campaign Aims to Bridge Producer and Consumer
Southeast Regional Ag News
“Raised with Respect,” a project of Sysco and Certified Angus Beef, focuses on animal welfare and beef sustainability.
Content Cow, Fruitful Farmer
Southeast Regional Ag News
To get the best out of each animal, producers have to put their best into it,
Vilsack Won't Compromise on Mexico Corn Ban and National Chicken Council Update
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there will be no compromise on Mexico's corn ban, and the National Chicken Council has developed an update to Broiler Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist.
Prop 12 and SCOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Supreme Court hears arguments from American Farm Bureau and National Pork Producers Council challenging the constitutionality of California's Prop 12.
New Zealand Sea Exports of Livestock and NPPC Calls for Halt to Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
New Zealand is calling a halt to the export of livestock by sea, and the National Pork Producers Council calls on court to stop California's Prop 12.
Cotton Prices Bullish and New Zealand Stops Sea Exports of Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices on USDA's latest WASDE report look bullish, and New Zealand stopping sea exports of livestock.
Gene Editing for Animal Welfare - Part Two
California Ag Today
The public is invited to a webinar this Saturday about gene editing for animal welfare.
Gene Editing for Animal Welfare
California Ag Today
A free webinar about gene editing for animal welfare is happening this Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Winegrape Smoke Task Force and Animal Activists Dairy Scam
The Agribusiness Update
West coast winegrape growers establish a task force to address taint from wildfire smoke, and Animal Activists sneaky to access Wisconsin dairy.
More Vegans means More Meat and U.S. Pork Offer to China
The Agribusiness Update
More people are choosing to be vegan while world meat demand goes up, U.S. Pork Producers Council urges China to buy billions in American pork.
Robot Cattle Mover and PETA White Supremacists
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill developing robotic cattle mover to reduce cattle stress and worker safety in processing plants, and PETA is at it again saying cows milk is symbol for white supremacists.
Roundup in Cereal and U.S. China Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Botched news stories scare readers about Roundup in breakfast cereals, and U.S.-China Trade Talks could resume.
FGA Applauds Welfare Reform and Stemilt Hansen Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Foundation for Government Accountability applauds welfare/SNAP reform, and Stemilt Growers announces partnership with Hansen Fruit Company.
Ag Economic Barometer Up and Equipment Ind. on Tariffs.
The Agribusiness Update
Perdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer higher, and Equipment Manufacturers not happy with steel/aluminum import tariffs.
Worries of SNAP Cuts and Educating Farm Community on Opiods
The Agribusiness Update
Some worry GOP will cut welfare programs like SNAP in wake of tax reform bill, and AFBF & NFU band together to educate on dangers of opioid epidemic in farming community.
Animal Welfare Standards and LMA says new Trucking Rules Don't Work
The Agribusiness Update
Trump Administration further delays Animal Welfare Standards for organic livestock and poultry, and Livestock Marketing Association says Electronic Logging Device rule neglects animals in transport.