Articles tagged under: Prop 12
Searching for a Solution to Prop 12
Published January 18, 2024
Legislation has been introduced on the federal level that would prevent new initiatives like California’s Prop 12. National Pork Producers Council President Elect Lori Stevermer says the main goal is to avoid a patchwork of regulation across the country. “In…The Impact of Prop 12 and Question 3
Published January 1, 2024
Enforcement is now underway for California’s Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question 3. Pork sold in California will have to come from farms that are audited and certified as Prop 12-compliant. The Massachusetts rule is similar, but it also includes pork…#5-High Court Rules on Prop 12 Housing Standards
Published December 29, 2023
In a split 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California’s controversial Prop 12 initiative requiring the pork sold in the state be raised under certain housing standards. The same mandate impacts veal calves and egg-laying hens. This ruling is…Labor Headaches
Published December 20, 2023
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing, the cost for participation in the H-2A program has become almost unaffordable for producers. MFBF is calling for a freeze on wage increases. “At this point it’s just putting farmers out…More Prop 12 Questions
Published July 2, 2023
The implementation date for California's Proposition 12 has been pushed back, but questions still remain. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror says there are still questions about product moving through California for export. Not all…A Temporary Fix for Pork Producers
Published June 22, 2023
The extension of California's Proposition 12 implementation may be helpful in the short-term, but National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Lori Stevermer says there are still a lot of issues going forward. One of the concerns is the potential patchwork of…Proposition 12 Brings Burden to Consumers and Producers
Published May 15, 2023
In a ballot initiative like California Prop 12, National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Stragegist Michael Formica says consumers are likely not aware of what this will actually mean for animal welfare, but will soon see impacts at grocery stores.…Court Decision Comes at a Challenging Time for the Industry
Published May 14, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says the Supreme Court ruling on California's Proposition 12 comes at a tough time for producers. “We are facing high input costs and some of the most challenging economic times the pork…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…