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Prop 12 Compliance Deadline Pushed Back Six Months

Published June 22, 2023

The State of California has pushed back the Proposition 12 implementation date until January 1. Previously, farmers had until July 1 to come into compliance with the housing standards for pigs, egg-laying hens and veal calves. The California Department of…

Prop 12 Confusion

Published June 19, 2023

There has been a lot of confusion since the Supreme Court gave a green light to California’s Proposition 12. "They will start enforcing it on July 2, but from there there's confusion on what happens to non-compliant products in inventory,"…

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

Published May 31, 2023

California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…

Entire Swine Industry Impacted by Prop 12 Decision

Published May 27, 2023

U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair-Elect Randy Spronk will take over leadership of the organization this fall. Spronk said this past week's USMEF Spring Conference considered difficult issues, like California's Proposition 12. Congressional action may be necessary to overturn the Supreme…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

Proposition 12 Update

Published November 27, 2022

Litigation is still in the works for California’s Proposition 12. National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Strategist Michael Formica says Prop 12 is simply government overreach. "California is asserting the right to regulate all operations outside of California. Pork producers…

High Court to Determine the Fate of Prop 12

Published October 14, 2022

The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding California's Proposition 12, which mandates stringent housing requirements for pregnant sows. California Solicitor General Michael Mongan said this initiative won’t affect pork markets outside of California. "California voters chose to pay higher prices to…

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Prop 12 Compliance Deadline Pushed Back Six Months

Prop 12 Confusion

Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12

Entire Swine Industry Impacted by Prop 12 Decision

Court Decision Comes at a Challenging Time for the Industry

Ballot Initiative Bypasses the Legislative Process

HSUS ‘Thrilled’ With Court Decision

Supreme Court Upholds Prop 12

Proposition 12 Update

High Court to Determine the Fate of Prop 12

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