Livestock Articles
Ballot Initiative Bypasses the Legislative Process
Published May 14, 2023
Any pork sold in California must adhere to the new animal welfare standards. Proposition 12 passed as a balllot initiative in 2018. Animal Ag Alliance Communications Manager Emily Solis says other states attempted to pass similar legislation, but ballot initiatives have…NPPC ‘Very Disappointed’ in SCOTUS Decision
Published May 14, 2023
The Supreme Court refused to overrule the will of California voters. “We are very disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion,” said Scott Hays, president, National Pork Producers Council. “Allowing state overreach will increase prices for consumers and drive small farms…HSUS ‘Thrilled’ With Court Decision
Published May 14, 2023
Humane Society of the United States President/CEO Kitty Block hailed the Supreme Court decision, calling it “historic.” Proposition 12 establishes housing standards for pigs, chickens and veal calves. The law also bans the in-state sale of pork, eggs and veal…A Second Chance at LIP
Published May 12, 2023
The Farm Service Agency is providing additional flexibility with the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says it’s a short window for farmers to finish their application. "We had about 2,100 notices of…Minnesota Pork Names Communications Director
Published May 12, 2023
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association has announced Bailey Ruen as the new director of communications. Lauren Servick, who served as the director of communications since 2017, has stepped into the role of director of public policy strategy and sustainability. Ruen…I-BAND Asks for Checkoff Transparency
Published May 11, 2023
Sixty-one organizations sent a letter to congressional agriculture committee leadership seeking checkoff reform. Independent Beef Association of North Dakota President Frank Tomac says the promotion and research program needs to be more transparent with beef producers. In Tomac's view, the…MN Beef Update
Published May 11, 2023
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root joins us to talk about their Washington D.C. trip in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Supreme Court Upholds Prop 12
Published May 11, 2023
The Supreme Court has upheld California's Proposition 12 on a split vote of 5-4, Prop 12 prevents the sale of meat products that doesn't abide by California's strict animal housing standards. The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau…Dry Ground is Hard to Come By
Published May 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says mud is once again a challenge. "Most cattle haven't been put out to sod so it's a challenge and it's so hard to get a dry environment right now." Hoppe says sickness rates…